Racine – Edna Louise Butler, “Mother Butler”, age 75, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014, at her residence in Racine.
She was born in Summit, Mississippi on December 23, 1938 to the late Theodore and Lula (nee: Watkins) Carter. Edna was united in marriage to the late Louis Butler, Jr., on March 9, 1957. To this union four children were born. Edna retired from the Chrysler Corp. after 31 years of faithful service. Mother Butler, as she was affectionately known, was a proud member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church, where she served on the Mother Board and President of the Usher Board. She loved her Pastors Willie and Patricia Scott and her church family. Everyone who knew Mother Butler knew she loved greeting the members as she stood at the door ushering for over 47 years. Mother Butler enjoyed decorating her home, working in her yard and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. She also enjoyed bowling and traveling to her Usher conventions.
Edna is survived by her loving children, Joyce (DeWayne) Smith, Vanessa G. Butler, both of Racine; Brenda (Sebastian) Williams of Arlington, TX; and Gregory Louis Butler of Encino, CA; her adoring grandchildren, Vanika (Brian) Jones, Vaneese Oliver; DeVonda and DeNessa Smith; Reginald Norful, Jada Ivey; Tia and Talia Butler; and by three beloved great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Brielle Jones; and Kaleb Adams. She is further survived by her siblings: five sisters, Beulah Williams, Amertine Garner, Dorothy Jones, Stella Thompson and Eloise Carter; and two brothers, James W. (Lee) Carter and EC (Ernestine) Carter; special nieces, Virginia Knox, Sheila Harris, Jessie Cannon and Bertile Cotton; 5 God-daughters; special Friends, Hettie Gibson, Gladys Itson, and Luella Middleton. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, on March 6, 1982; four sisters and four brothers.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 11:00 am in Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 3303 Nicholson Road in Franksville, with Pastor Willie Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm and in the church on Friday from 10-11 am.
The Family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Mullane and his staff for their special kindness and care that made this trying time easier.
Travis Kendrick says
Auntie Brenda,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Travis
Lisa Pierce-Walker says
May God Bless your family in your time of neeed
Daris J. Hodges says
My prayers are with your family, your Mom will be dearly missed by all. God bless you all and continue to keep your faith.
George & Berniece Tillman says
George & Berniece Tillman says
Our thoughts and prayers you all at this time, may God comfort hour hearts. We will miss Edna!!
Ruby Bogdala says
My deepest sympathy for Edna’s family. A beautiful family she leaves behind but always in their heart. Vanika i’m thinking of you…
Dawn Ramsey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in the mourning of the loss of Ms. Edna. May God continue to comfort you all!
Glorious Goldsmith-Hicks and Family says
May the Lord bless and keep your Family. Our sincere condolences to you.
The Goldsmith-Hicks Family
Linda R. Pierce-Tyler says
Sending you all love hugs and kisses at this time and always. One day at a time. Please remember the good times, smile often, laugh often, and cry has much as you like. Love the Tyler’s, Milsap’s, Davis, and Osborne
Rupert H. Billingsley says
To The Family of Mother Edna Butler, Ihere are no words that can healyour pain but know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles and Virginia says
Much love to Joyce, Vanessa, Brenda, and Greg. Our prayers are with you and family. We will truly miss Enda greatly.