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© Brown Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma September 1991 June 25, 1904 ~ September 1991 The funeral for Patricia O. Butler, 87, Enid, who died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church with Dr Robert Montgomery and the Rev Charles Lynch officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home. She was born June 25, 1904, in Ringwood to Dr W. W. and Carrie Elizabeth Beecher Gill. She was raised in Ringwood and graduated from Chickasha High School. She attended Phillips University, graduating with a bachelor's degree. She taught at Oklahoma A&M, then taught at Emerson Junior High School for many years, retiring in 1966. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Women's Circle of Church, Parkinson Sunday school class, East Side Garden Club and Cotier Club, where she was treasurer. A volunteer at the Cherokee Strip Museum for many years, she was also a member of the Retired Garfield County Teacher's Association. Surviving are three nephews, Robert Jackson of Duncan, George Jackson of Burkburnett, Texas, and Burton Anderson of Aptos, Calif.; and a niece, Donna Vance of Shattuck. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and a sister. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to First United Methodist Church. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma May 5, 2017 September 12, 1921 ~ May 3, 2017 The funeral service celebrating and honoring the life of Mr Lacey Sherman Butler Jr, 95, Enid, is 2 pm Saturday, May 6, 2017, in First United Methodist Church, with the Rev Susan Southall officiating. Burial precedes the service at 1 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery. The service is under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. His strength, work ethic, and integrity inspired many. As a caretaker of the land, he helped feed Americans across two centuries, for over 70 years. He put out his last crop and sold his herd of cattle when he was 93. Born on September 12, 1921, to Lacey Sherman Butler and Floy Lucille Bolenbaugh, Lacey Sherman Butler Jr was not expected to live. However, the tenacity he displayed his entire life carried him past neonatal concerns. He attended Highland Country School, located northwest of Waukomis, and Waukomis Schools. He graduated from Enid High School in 1940. He attended Oklahoma State University, but received his BS and his MS degrees from Phillips University. His loyalty to OSU ran strong. Lacey served in the US Air Force in the south Pacific, stationed overseas for 38 months. He also served a short time in the Korean War. In 2015, he and his son, Sherman, took an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. honoring veterans. Lacey's first date with Mary McMillen, the great love of his life, was on December 22, 1945. They wed on January 25, 1946, and the four week courtship began their love story, which lasted for over 71 years. He served on the Agriculture ASC Board and the Drummond School Board. He played a pivotal role in the integration of Drummond Public Schools. In addition to farming and ranching, Lacey was an ag teacher for returning veterans after WW II. He also worked at Vance Air Force Base as an airplane mechanic. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary, son Dan of Louisiana, daughter Mary Kathryn Turner [Craig] of Blanchard, daughter Ann Worden [Randy] of Noble, daughter-in-law Glenace of Fairview, and Kathie of Enid. They have seven grandchildren: Jennie Scott, Stacy Blattner [Jeff], Philip Butler [Casey], Matthew Turner [Amanda], Kacie Martin [Tyler], Mary Nemcock [Jeff], and Sandy Worden. Twelve great grandchildren also brought him delight. He is also survived by sisters Barbara Boehs of Montana and Margaret Stevenson of Missouri, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lacey is preceded in death by his son Lacey Sherman Butler III, his parents Lacey and Floy Butler, and brothers Robert and James. Lacey Butler was highly regarded for his intelligence, wit, and work. He passed away as a quiet man of God who deeply loved "his Mary." Memorials may be made in his honor to the Salvation Army, Hospice Circle of Love, or a charity of the donor's choice, with Brown-Cummings Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds Condolences may be made online to the family at www.Brown-Cummings.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma February 23, 2018 February 9, 1925 ~ February 20, 2018 Funeral service for Marjorie Lee [Adams] Butler, 93, Waukomis, is 2:00 pm Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial follows in Memorial Park Cemetery.Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory. Marjorie was born February 9, 1925, in Douglas, Oklahoma, to Vorie Edwin and Lily Pearl [Mathews] Adams, and passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in Enid. Marjorie grew up in Douglas and graduated from Pioneer High School. On May 18, 1949, she married Jim Butler in Enid. Jim and Marjorie celebrated 67 years of marriage before his passing. She was a member of Central Christian Church, where she worked as the secretary for over 23 years, retiring in 1997. Marjorie was also a homemaker and raised her two children. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and embroidery. Marjorie also volunteered for several years at Integris Bass Baptist Hospital. Marjorie is survived by her children, Vicki Roberds of Oklahoma City, and Ronald Butler [Lawana] of Enid; six grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim, and sister, Marie Herrian. Memorials may be made through the Anderson Burris Funeral Home to the Waukomis Fire Department, or Central Christian Church. Guestbook is available at www.AndersonBurris.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma April 5, 2022 July 4, 1925 - April 03, 2022 The services celebrating the extraordinary life of Mary Catherine [McMillen] Butler, 96, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Enid, will be held at 2:00 pm Friday April 8, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Enid, with the Rev Devon Krause and Rev Susan Southall officiating. Burial will follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. Mary McMillen Butler was born near Enid, Oklahoma, on July 4, 1925, to RW and Mary McMillen on her family's dairy farm. A hard worker and devoted to education, Mary met the love of her life, Lacey Butler, shortly after WW 2. They were married within four weeks of their first date and both attended Oklahoma A&M. After 20 years of marriage and four children, and with Lacey's encouragement, she earned her Master's degree and became an elementary principal. Mary dedicated her life to serving others, from church groups to the PEO. She also served on the board of the YWCA and was named their Woman of the Year for her leadership and support. An exceptional quilter, Mary continued to make and donate quilts for the YWCA well into her 90s. During the COVID pandemic, Mary immediately began sewing face masks for those in her retirement community. Mary Butler's legacy includes a loving heart, generous character, and a deep faith in God. She was known also for her love of learning. Mary was an advocate for the rejected and disenfranchised and treated people with kindness, dignity and respect no matter who they were. Surviving relatives include her sister Francis Miller; children: Dan Butler, Ann Worden (Randy), Kathryn Turner [Craig]; daughters-in-law: Glenace and Kathie Butler; grandchildren: Jennie Scott, Philip Butler [Casey], Stacy Blattner [Jeff], Sandy Worden, Alexandra Turner, Mathew Turner (Amanda), Kacie Martin [Tyler], Mary Nemcok [Jeffrey], Glen Habbershaw; plus 14 great grandchildren: Edward, Aline, Aiden, Addie, Matthew, Grace, Emery, Ella Kate, Ford, Luke, Penelope, Maria, Anna, and Faith; as well as numerous family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brother John McMillen, sister Ellen Phillips, son Sherman Butler, and her great love, Lacey Butler Jr. Mary went to be with Lacey in heaven on April 3, 2022. Memorials may be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Association or the Enid Public School Foundation. Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family online at www.Brown-Cummings.com |
© Anderson~Burris Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma October 2016 August 11, 1927 ~ October 4, 2016 Funeral service for James "Jim" Butler, age 89, of Waukomis, will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Central Christian Church with Rev Dr Jarrett Banks and Rev Shannon Speidel officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory. Jim was born August 11, 1927 in Enid, to Lacey Sherman and Floy [Bolenbaugh] Butler, and passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Enid. Jim attended school at Waukomis and Carrier. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On May 18, 1949 he married Marjorie Adams in Enid, and they made their home on the family farm. Jim was a self employed master plumber and a farmer. He was a member of Central Christian Church and the American Legion. Jim is survived by his wife Marjorie of the home; 2 children Vicki Roberds of Oklahoma City, and Ron Butler and wife, Lawana of Enid; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a brother Lacey Butler [Mary] of Enid; and 2 sisters Margaret Stevenson of Lawrence, Kansas, and Barbara Boehs of Billings, Montana. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert. Memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to Waukomis Fire Department or Central Christian Church. Guestbook is available at www.andersonburris.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma August 2016 July 28, 1989 ~ August 3, 2016 The funeral for Zachary Kyle Butler, 27, Tulsa,, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, in the Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Judith Shoemaker of Glendora Friends Church will officiate. Burial follows in Memorial Park Cemetery. Zach was born July 28, 1989, in Greensburg, Kansas, to Bruce and Gina [Smith] Butler, and died Wednesday, August 3, 2016. He was reared in Glendora, Calif., where he attended school and graduated with the class of 2007 from Glendora High School. After graduation, he began working with Allied-Barton Security in California, before moving to the Tulsa area in 2011. He worked for with Baker-Hughes, and most recently with Summit ESP as a lead pump assembler technician. On April 12, 2016, he married Kristi Wilmoth in Tulsa, where the couple made their home. He grew up in the Glendora Friends Church. Zach enjoyed fishing, was excellent with computers, and loved free hand drawing and was an accomplished artist in that medium. He is survived by his wife, Kristi of the home; parents, Gina Butler and Bruce Butler; brother, Drew; sister, Katelyn Newton and husband, Matt; maternal grandparents, Cecil Smith and Barbara Robbins; paternal grandmother, Barbara Hunt; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Omar Butler; and uncle, Matt Smith. Condolences may be shared with his family at www.enidwecare.com |
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