Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Aug 19, 1930 - Jan 22, 2019
Rest easy my sweet Naomi. It was an honor and a privilege to be able to work with you. I love you forever and miss you terribly!! My thoughts and prayers are with Chris and the family! My love to you all.
Tabytha Toothman
January 26, 2019 | Friend
I took care of Naomi for many years at Lifes Journey. I adored your mother she had a fighting spirit and a sweet heart. She always had a smile that would brighten your day. We will love and miss her.
Tonya Clough
January 26, 2019 | Mattoon, IL | Acquaintance
I loved taking care of you for 5 years. You were my heart and I love you dearly forever and always. I'm going to miss you so much. I'm going to miss your smile, laugh and hearing I love you.
Melissa Gard
January 25, 2019 | Mattoon, IL | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful Lady. You will be missed by your family & friends always. I know your in good hands now & will know no more pain. I'm sure your reunion with family & friends will be wonderful! God Bless Naomi.
Judy Weiss
January 22, 2019 | Toledo, IL | Friend
Resting peacefully... one of our moms best friends... Prayers of comfort...
Stancey Granger
January 22, 2019 | Edwardsville, IL | Friend
CHARLESTON, IL – Naomi Ruth Butler, age 88 of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Life’s Journey in Mattoon, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating her life will begin at noon on Friday with Pastor Eric Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Illinois. It is requested that donations in her honor be made to the Coles County Animal Shelter, National Kidney Foundation of Illinois or the Alzheimer’s Association. Gifts may be left at the visitation/service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Naomi was born August 19, 1930 in Ashmore, Illinois, the daughter of Dale and Thelma (Toops) Keigley. She married Carl “Speed” Butler November of 1947 and they shared 47 years of marriage prior to his death in 1994. As the matriarch of a wonderful and loving family she leaves a daughter, Christie Jones and husband Wes of Charleston; a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Butler of Charleston; two grandchildren, Sean Holladay and wife Mindy of Charleston and Joshua Jones of Nashville, Tennessee; and a great-granddaughter, Taylor Holladay Belvin (Dillion). She is also survived by three sisters, Kathleen Kerns of Mattoon, Carolyn Brown and husband Don of Terre Haute, Indiana, Sharon Kellner of Charleston; along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Butler; a brother, Fred Keigley and a sister, Jane Potter.
Naomi was a 34 year employee of General Electric in Mattoon. She was an independent and strong woman who possessed a compassionate and caring heart. She was a financial proponent of numerous worthwhile charities and helped numerous individuals, possibly even saving lives, as a blood donor. Naomi was a HUGE fan of the Pittsburg Pirates and many years traveled with grandson Sean to Three Rivers Stadium (now PNC Park) to root on her Pirates as they played Sean’s favored Philadelphia Phillies. During college basketball season she was in front of her television cheering for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. Naomi also enjoyed reading and was known to have a green thumb resulting in many beautiful flower gardens. Her daily walks often measured 3 to 5 miles and shorter walks were reserved for her Scotties.
Naomi loved her family dearly and was always available to offer her assistance and support. She will be forever remembered with love and grateful devotion.
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