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Phyllis Butler Obituary
76 of Glendale, AZ, passed away quietly in her home on March 9, 2011. She will be forever loved and missed by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband, Melbourne H. Butler; 2 loving daughters, Theresa de Werff and Karen Brown; 1 loving son, John (Lorraine) Cantrell; 7 dear grandchildren, Abigail, Robert, Benjamin, Michael, Matthew, Laura and Amy. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM, Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave in Glendale, Immediately following, the Rosary at 7:30 PM, Sunday, March 13, 2011 at St Jerome's Catholic Church 10815 N. 35th Ave in Phoenix. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 14, 2011 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jerome's Life Teen or to Andres House in Phyllis' memory.Please visit the online registry www.greenacresglendalemort.com (623) 939-8321.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Butler
Robert Cantrell
November 14, 2011
Grandma not a day goes by that I don't think of you and how much I miss you and how much you meant to me I will always remember you cause to this day I still sleep with the blanket you made me I miss you grandma love you always and forever.
Mary Wakeford
March 14, 2011
Thoughts are with family members, both Butler and Cantrell, during difficult times.
In my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lewis Wakeford
Kaye Woodard Burwell
March 14, 2011
Heartfelt condolences. I have wonderful childhood memories of Mrs. Butler and the Butler family. I hope that those same memories help sustain you in the days to come. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Heather Davis
March 14, 2011
Such a wonderful, loving person. She will be missed greatly. I know you are in a great place now watching over all of your loves ones!
Annette Munster
March 13, 2011
Phyllis was such a gentle soul. She always had a smile and a hug to share with the teens and my family. She loved children, and adored her daughter and grand daughter. The community of St. Jeromes will miss this gentle smiling soul. God bless the family, you will remain in our prayers.
Lorraine Cantrell
March 13, 2011
Best mother, grandmother, we all love you and will miss you
Jose and Doris Woodard
March 13, 2011
We will miss you Mrs. Butler. God has blessed our family with your family, and will continue to bless us all. Thank you.
Love, The Woodards
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