Dorothy Lucille Butler

Mrs. Dorothy Lucille Butler departed this life on November 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM at her home in Bolivar, Missouri, with His welcoming grace, and the love of her family around her. Dorothy was born on February 9, 1924 in Bolivar, Missouri, the daughter of Earnest Seiner and Edna Graham Seiner. She was married to the late Roy Oscar Butler on December 7, 1945 in Bolivar. To this union was born four children; Sharon, Ronald, Terry and Deborah. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; Earnest and Edna Seiner, her husband; Roy Butler, sisters; Opal Keeling, Ruth Underwood, Lorene Bays, Earnestine Crain and Helen Anderson, brothers; Charles Seiner, Willard Seiner and great grandsons; Brandon Fox and Kenny Ham. Surviving Dorothy are two sons; Ronald Butler, Sr. and his wife Melba, Terry Butler and his wife Joyce, two daughters; Sharon Brown and her husband Dale, Debbie Jackson and her husband Kenny, one brother; Bob Seiner and his wife Darlene, and one sister; Joan Wilson, all of Bolivar, Missouri. ten grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren, and two special friends; Betty Blankenship and Mary Lou Jackson. Dorothy loved her family and friends. Most of all she loved her Savior and His church. She was saved in 1952 at Center Point Missionary Baptist Church, and was faithful to attend up to her death. Dorothy loved being outside on the farm working with cattle, milking, gardening and spending many days fishing with Roy. She was a wonderful cook and loved to make meals for family and friends. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, embroidering, and quilting. She always took what life dealt her in stride, made the best of it, and smiled with a positive outlook. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, November 22, 2011 from 6:00-7:00 PM at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning, November 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Butler Funeral Home with Brother Calvin Stoops and Brother Dan Breshears officiating. Burial will be in the Payne Cemetery north of Polk, Missouri under the care and direction of Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. Pallbearers will be Kerry Butler, Keith Butler, Ronnie Butler, Jr., Jason Butler, Scott Ryan, and Joey Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Jenkins, Vincent Woods, Jacob Butler, Brother Jeff Shelenhamer, Brother Floy Parrack and Lowell Blankenship. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Butler Funeral Home, 407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, Missouri 65613. Friends and family may sign the guestbook or leave private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Dorothy Lucille Butler

February 9, 1924 - November 18, 2011