Dorothy Ann Hoffman

Obituary for Dorothy Ann Foster Trotman Hoffman

Dorothy Ann Foster Trotman Hoffman, lovingly known by many as “Dot”, passed away

peacefully on May 19, 2025, in Oakdale, Tennessee, at the age of 77.

Dot was born on August 3, 1947, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and spent most of her life in

Charlotte, North Carolina, where she built a life rooted in faith, service, and love for others.

Dot was a devoted member of the recovery community in Charlotte. She faithfully served

in prison ministry, bringing Celebrate Recovery into women’s prisons and extending

compassion and hope to countless lives. She also supported the Charlotte Rescue Mission

generously and was a dedicated member of Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Professionally, Dot was an Enrolled Agent and the proud owner of DFH Accounting

Services, where she worked tirelessly on behalf of many businesses and individuals across

the Charlotte area. She was widely respected for her integrity, dedication, and the personal

care she showed each person she served.

More than anything, Dot will be remembered as a woman of unwavering faith—a follower

of Christ who lived out her calling every day. She was loyal to her relationships, steadfast in

her word, and always made time to be of service to others. She stood firm in faith, was

strong in spirit, and did everything in love.

Dot was preceded in death by her parents, James Foster, Sr. and Ann Lee Bryant Foster,

and her brother Phillip “Buck” Foster. She is survived by her son Michael Brion Trotman

(52); her beloved grandchildren Madison Bailey Trotman Welsh (29), Shelby Ann Trotman-

Ryberg Pensak (23), Tyler Daniel Trotman-Powell (16), and Sarah Kay Trotman-Powell (14);

her brothers Joseph Foster and James D. Foster, Jr.; her devoted caregiver Tonda Ferguson;

and many close friends, clients, and members of the faith community who were touched by

her life.

Dot leaves behind much fruit of the Spirit—a legacy of faith, hope, love and service that

will continue to inspire all who knew her. It is safe to say she has heard the words from

Matthew 25: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Her beloved son, Michael challenges all that knew her to give generously and in honor of

Dot Hoffman to: Charlotte Rescue Mission, 915 W. 1st Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 by mail,

or follow the link provided: https://charlotterescue.givevirtuous.org/donate/virtuous-giving-

donate

Service details will be shared with family and friends to celebrate the extraordinary life of

Dorothy “Dot” Hoffman and the many lives she changed through her love and faith.

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dorothy Ann Hoffman.