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Catherine Butler Obituary

BUTLER Catherine Ann Potts Butler on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 6:00am, whom was the beloved wife of Michael Craig Butler spread her wings and took flight home into eternal rest at the age of 55. She was born in Port Sulphur, LA and was a life-long resident of Plaquemines Parish. Cathy Ann was the daughter of Emma Faye Corkern Potts and the late Richard D. Potts. The sister of Carolyn Potts Ritchey (Tony), Mark Varnado (Heather), Tammy Severson (Kevin), Myra Oubre (C.A.), Melissa Remiker (Rob), Chuck Varnado (Leigh), Darrin Varnado, John Varnado (Lavelle), and the late Brian Varnado (Chrissy) and Duane Kuhlmann. To Myra and Kenneth Kuhlmann, Cathy Ann was more than a niece, she was considered a daughter and Cathy loved and admired them more than words could say. She was the special granddaughter of the late Clyde and Donice Corkern and daughter-in-law of Deanna B. Butler and the late Alvin "Mitt" Butler and sister-in-law of Bill Butler (Jennifer) and Julie Butler. "Nanny" will be remembered in the hearts of her godchildren Denise Hall, Ryan Anglada, Brooke Morgan, Katie Isaacks, Jasmine Smith, Ashton and Allie Rojas. Cathy leaves behind lots of loved nieces, nephews, Emily Lusk (Mel), Caine, David, and Jordan Ritchey, Ashley and Dylan Butler. Family and friends will remember Cathy, her generosity, and big heart. Cathy was always there when anyone needed help or a shoulder to cry on and will be greatly missed by all that came to know her. Cathy was a dedicated employee for the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office for 27 years. She retired in 2012 as a Lieutenant and worked closely with many other departments and agencies throughout her career including Tax Collection Supervisor, DEA Task Force Narcotics Agent, co-founder of the Plaquemines Community CARE Center, developed the first PPSO Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Unit while serving as the first Chief Domestic Violence Officer in Plaquemines Parish as Detective Lieutenant of the detective bureau, a member of FOP (Fraternal Order of Police Deep Delta Lodge 27), and served as coordinator for Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run for 18 years, encouraging many athletes, including her "heart" - Carla. Commendations include 8 service awards from Special Olympics, 5 commendations for outstanding work in drug enforcement from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, outstanding undercover work in Narcotics from NOPD, Service Award from Care Center, Service Award from VFW Post 6402, Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Award for 2009 from the Victims and Citizens Against Crime. Along with these accomplishments she was also co-owner of the Venice Marina. Graduated from Delta Heritage Academy in 1976, she attended Nichols State University and received her POST Certification from the Gretna Police Academy Class 17 in 1993. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Plaquemines Community CARE Center at 115 Keating Drive, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 393-5750. Family, friends, and employees of the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office, the 25th Judicial System, District Attorney's Office and Venice Marina are invited to attend a funeral mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Belle Chasse, LA on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:30 am. Interment Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mausoleum. Visitation will begin on Wednesday morning from 9:30 am until funeral time. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements, 504-366-4343. To view and sign the guest book visit www.mothefunerals.com.

Published by The Times-Picayune from May 21 to May 22, 2013.
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Cathy my dear cousin I shall miss you the rest of my days. I love you!
Becky

Becky McNutt

May 31, 2013

I will never forget you standing in my office
doorway with your coke in hand. I know you are in heaven by the good works that I witnessed you perform. Your compassion and caring part of your personality was evident
everyday in your work and in your family.
Cathy I will still be calling on you to help me with these victims of DV that you and
I encountered on a daily basis. You were
powerful on earth and I believe you are an
angel in heaven. God bless you Kathy. Mary Jane Tesvich
you did

May 24, 2013

RIP Cathy, you will be misses and never forgotten. Thanks for your many years of service to the people of Plaquemines Parish.

Mike Verdi

May 22, 2013

Beautiful in so many ways. Thank you for always caring. I'll hold you in my heart forever.

Susan Simoneaux Langston

May 22, 2013

Cathy's Family

We were so saddened to hear of Cathy's passing, she was a beautiful person with a beautiful smile. Please accept our sympathy on her loss and remember we will all meet up with her again.

Jan Kirby
Patsy Ansardi

Jan Kirby

May 22, 2013

MJ & I offer our deepest condolences. Sorry we were unable to be there for you in person, but you are in our hearts and prayers.

MJ & Connie Treadway

May 22, 2013

Mike, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct your paths. Love, Ruby and Jazz

Ruby Smith

May 22, 2013

So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. My prayers & thoughts go out to her family & friends.
Donna Lasala

Donna Lasala

May 22, 2013

You'll always live in our hearts and prayers.

KayLa Shayne Davis

May 22, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My heart and prayers goes out to you and your family.

Sgt. James R. Davis, III

May 22, 2013

May your hearts be fill with loving memories of such a wonderful person but most of all a very good friend. we will love you and miss you always but you'll always live in our heats and prayers. Those who didn't get to know her the way I did than you miss out on such a wonderful and special friend. May God give you the courage to face day by day.

Donna Davis

May 22, 2013

Cathy will be remembered in my prayers.
God Bless her. My regads to you Mike.

Patricia Barras

May 22, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sybil Ballay

May 22, 2013

Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Last time I saw Cathy I was still working and she came into the store waiting on someone. We talked for a long time. May God give you strength and comfort in the days and months to come. You will be in my prayers.
Always, Peggy Prest

Peggy Prest

May 22, 2013

You will be missed by all who ever came in contact by you. R.I.P. Cathy

Patty Guey

May 21, 2013

Mike, Carolyn, Deanna, and family,

We were so sorry to learn of Cathy's passing. She was always so sweet and she had a beautiful smile.

I am so glad we got to talk at the reunion. We spoke of how she and Carolyn used to babysit for our 3 sons.

You have our deepest sympathy. We pray that God will give you the grace and strength you need at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,
Aurele and Amos Cormier

Aurele & Amos Cormier

May 21, 2013

Carolyn & family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know how hard the coming days will be. In time the memories that dance in your head & tug on your heart will again bring smiles & joy. Pray God wraps His arms around your families giving you strength. Carolyn, we found comfort from "REMEMBER ME AND I WILL LIVE FOREVER". God bless your families.

Our Sympathy,
Marsha & Steve Allbritton
Buras, Louisiana

May 21, 2013

Mike I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God, family, friends & wonderful memories can comfort your hurting heart.

Marsha Allbritton
Buras, Louisiana

May 21, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the family in this most difficult time.

Raymond & Betty Ballay

May 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Frank Wesley

May 21, 2013

God sent his angels to get you way too soon. Our hearts are broken & our thoughts are confused as to why he would choose such a beautiful angel , in the prime of your life, to come home. Maybe thats the reason, God chose you because you were & still is his " Beautiful Angel ". Our prayers go out to you & your family.
R.I.P Mrs. Cathy

Scott, Tambry, & Camryn Everage

May 21, 2013

Our hearts are broken that we have lost a great person that has always been in our lives. You were always there for us when we needed you. Thanks for all the great memories. We will cherish them forever. We love you and will always keep you close to our hearts. Love, Jeryd, Monique, Logun and London Zito

May 21, 2013

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