The Florida community is mourning the passing of Gertrude “Trudy” Daxon, a beloved member of the Kickers community whose support, humor and loyalty made her much more than a fan.
Known affectionately as the team’s number one fan, Trudy became a familiar and cherished presence around the Kickers. She supported the players from the sidelines while also finding ways to contribute to the team’s traditions and character.
Her death has left family members, friends and the Kickers community remembering a woman whose personality made an impression on the people around her.
Trudy Daxon Was More Than a Supporter
Trudy’s connection to the Kickers went beyond attending games and cheering for the team.
She was described as someone who was always willing to help wherever she could, becoming involved in the team’s culture and the relationships that developed around it.
Her willingness to participate helped make her a recognizable part of the Kickers community.
For those who knew her, her presence was associated with both genuine support and a sense of humor that could turn ordinary team moments into memorable ones.
Gertrude “Trudy” Daxon at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gertrude “Trudy” Daxon |
| Known as | Trudy |
| Connection | Kickers community |
| Role | Beloved supporter and number one fan |
| Known for | Loyalty, humor and helping the team |
| Funeral Mass | September 23, 2026 |
| Mass time | 10:00 a.m. |
| Church | St. Paul’s on Dale Mabry |
| Family named in tribute | Andy, Pat, Kevin Daxon and Chrissy Daxon McCarron |
Her Lace-Sewing Joke Became Part of the Team’s Character
One of the stories being remembered about Trudy involves her playful approach to the team’s standards.
She would jokingly sew lace onto players’ sleeves when they failed to meet the team’s standards.
What could have been a simple joke became part of the team’s shared memories of her.
The story captures the personality that people associated with Trudy. She was not simply watching from a distance. She was engaged with the people around the team and comfortable enough to joke with them.
Her humor helped make her presence memorable.
Family and Friends Remember Trudy’s Loyalty
Trudy’s passing has prompted condolences for the Daxon family.
The Kickers community has extended its sympathy to Andy, Pat and Kevin Daxon, as well as Chrissy Daxon McCarron and their families.
The family’s loss is being shared by a wider community that had come to know Trudy through her connection to the Kickers.
For those who spent time with her, memories of her support and personality will remain closely connected to the team and the people she cared about.
A Beloved Figure Around the Kickers
Being a team’s number one fan can mean much more than simply attending games.
For Trudy, it appears to have been a role built around relationships.
She supported the Kickers, helped when she could and became part of the traditions and jokes that gave the community its personality.
That involvement is why her death is being felt not only by her relatives but also by people connected to the team.
Her legacy within the Kickers community is likely to live on through the stories shared by those who knew her.
Funeral Mass Scheduled for September 23
Family, friends and members of the Kickers community will have an opportunity to gather and remember Trudy at a funeral Mass on September 23, 2026.
The service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s on Dale Mabry, located just south of Fletcher.
The Mass will provide an opportunity for those who knew Trudy to come together, offer support to her family and reflect on the memories she left behind.
Further arrangements were not included in the information available.
Remembering Gertrude “Trudy” Daxon
Trudy Daxon’s memory is now closely tied to the people she supported and the team she proudly stood behind.
Her humor, loyalty and willingness to help made her a special presence within the Kickers community.
The story of her sewing lace onto players’ sleeves offers just one example of the personality people will remember, but her broader impact came from consistently being there for the team and its members.
She was a supporter who became part of the community itself.
As family, friends and Kickers members gather for her funeral Mass, they will have an opportunity to celebrate a woman whose presence brought encouragement, humor and affection to those around her.
May Gertrude “Trudy” Daxon be remembered for the loyalty she showed, the laughter she shared and the lasting place she created for herself within the Kickers community.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on a tribute concerning Gertrude “Trudy” Daxon and information about her connection to the Kickers community. The available information does not provide her age, date of birth, cause of death or broader biographical details. The funeral Mass information is included as provided and should be confirmed with the family or church if arrangements change.