Nancy Ann Butler, 67, of Benton, IL, passed away at 12:08 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at the St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Nancy was born January 31, 1949, the daughter of Albert and LeWanna (Cunningham) Rice in West Frankfort, IL., and they preceded her in death.
She married Dwight Butler of West Frankfort on November 11, 1971.
She was a loving Christian. Nancy was an extremely kind and selfless woman whose greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her and to many she had never met. She was a charitable woman making many anonymous donations to those in need.
She is survived by her loving husband Dwight Butler; a daughter and son, Amanda Butler Kirk of Orient, IL, and Brian and wife Andrea (Smith) Butler of Marion, IL; four precious grandchildren, Briley Kirk, Eli Kirk, Tyler Butler and Chloe Butler; two sisters, Norma (Rice) Sanders of West Frankfort, IL, and Judy and husband John (Cunningham) Whittington of St. Louis, MO; a sister-in-law, Isabelle and husband Rick (Butler) Heyder of West Frankfort, IL; a brother-in-law, John D. and wife Gaye (Smiley) Butler of West Frankfort, IL; as well as six nieces and five nephews; a very dear cousin, Sue (Rice) Mace of Thompsonville, IL; and many other extended family members and friends.
Per Nancy’s wishes cremation was held and there will be no public memorial services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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