Aletta Rose Trotter's life began in Whitewater, Missouri on September 01, 1935. Being of humble beginnings, she was the daughter of sharecroppers. She was born to Joseph Joshua Cummins and Emma Caroline (Hahn) Cummins.

She was educated in the Missouri school system, graduating in 1953 from Lutesville High School. Shortly thereafter, Aletta's entire graduating class of approximately fifty-three students traveled to Washington, D.C. This was a very momentous, memorable and a truly highlighted experience for Aletta. Over the years she had been a regular attendee of her class reunions. She kept in touch with many of her classmates from high school.

Aletta later moved to St. Louis. She was gainfully employed at various industrial jobs. She worked for Bussmann Fuse. She later retired from Engineered Air Systems.

On January 14, 1956, she married Jesse Glen Trotter. To their union a son, Glen D. Trotter, was born. Her son was her heart, the true love of her life. They shared a very special and unique bond. Glen loved his mom dearly.

Aletta was a truly great woman, one that was very kind, humble and hardworking. She was never afraid to get her hands dirty or to tackle tough jobs. Aletta had a heart of generosity. She was exceptionally good at cooking. She used her love for cooking to extend kindness to others. It gave her great pleasure to feed people, as well as all God's creatures in the neighborhood. She was passionate about it. It was such a wonderful part of her character.

Aletta was a very creative person. She loved to craft, especially bouquets and wreaths. Aletta really loved all animals. Her love for animals, wildlife and nature often had her in her garden doing yard work, tending to flowers, feeding wildlife, as well as birdwatching. She was dedicated to rescuing animals. She rescued several of them and made sure they were placed in proper homes. Along with having her beloved dogs, Cheata and Cheata II, Aletta loved her rescue dog, Tara. She also volunteered at a pet cemetery. She would take food there to feed the workers. Her kindness was extensive. Aletta was also a lover of music. Her favorite artists were Alan Jackson and Vince Gill. She attended many Bluegrass festivals.

When Aletta was 10 years old, she was given a dog that was rescued by Dwight D. Eisenhower from a bombed-out town during WWII. The dog, named Little Ike by the soldiers, was sent to the states with a returning serviceman from the area who gifted it to her.

Aletta was a woman of faith. As a young girl, she sang in the choir. Although she was not as active in church for the last few years, she was a Christian who believed in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Aletta Rose Trotter departed this life on December 18, 2022. She was a beautiful soul who overextended herself in kindness, love and giving back. She lived a life of selfless generosity. She lived a life worthy of honor and celebration. She was deeply loved and will be truly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joshua Cummins and Emma Caroline (Hahn) Cummins, her infant brother (1922), her husband, Jesse Glen Trotter (2000), and her sister, Anna Lou (2012).

She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Glen D. Trotter; nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends, classmates and coworkers

Funeral service Thursday, December 29, 9:30 AM at COLLIER'S Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd. (St. Ann). Interment Bollinger County Cemetery, Marble Hill, MO. Visitation Wednesday 4:00-8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to an animal charity of your choice.