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Emma Butcher Obituary
She was born on June 6, 1931, to the late Chambliss and Sarah Harris Russell. Ms. Butcher attended Mecklenburg County Public Schools and was a cashier for many years. She was member of Morning Star Baptist Church, Petersburg.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Butcher was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard E. Russell, Bill Russell and Lewis Russell, and her former husband, Ben J. Butcher.
Left to cherish her memories are: one son, Ben A. Butcher; daughters, Patricia A. Anderson and Emma Jean Neal-Jones (Robert); sisters, Winifred Russell and Betsy A. Deleaver (Arthur); grandchildren, Patrice, Alisa, Lachelle, Aaron, Lydel, Darien, Danna, Brian, Cherita and Christian; and a host of many other relatives and friends, among them a devoted friend, T.L. Bailey.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Pastor Lewis A. Newbill of Morning Star Baptist Church, Petersburg, will officiate. Interment will follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie. A repast will follow immediately following the interment at First Baptist Church, 25720 Greensville Ave., Petersburg, 804-861-8642. The family is asked to assemble at the residence at noon on the day of the service.
Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Condolences may be sent to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ronald & Marie Thompson
December 5, 2010
Sis. Patricia, I'm so sorry for you loss. I want you to know that Ron and I love you and will be there for you whenever you need us to be. Your Mother was a wonderful and special person. She will be truly missed
God bless you and your family,
Annette Tervalon
December 4, 2010
To Patricia and the Family,
I want you to know I will truly miss Sister Butcher. She was a very considerate and warm person. I really appreciated her warm smile and kind words. I often thought of my own grandmother when I talked with her. I know that she is in a better place now and has no more pains or worries.
God be with each of you and just remember your mother loved the the Lord and she is now with him.
Annette Tervalon and Family
Brenda Broner
December 3, 2010
Though your hearts are saddened because your beloved Emma is not physically with you, dear family, she will always be in your hearts and minds. Our heavenly Father is here for each of you to help during your sorrow, dear family.
My friends, coping with the death of a loved one may seem unbearable, but there is someone to turn to at a time as this, that's Jehovah God, He is there to give strength when needed, Cor. 10:13 states God doesn't hand us anything "beyond what you can bear." Go to Him in prayer, through His Son, Jesus Christ,when things get to be too unbearable,my friends and He will hear your call.(Ps. 68:19)
My condolences to your family and prayers of endurence are for you at this time, dear family.
Christian Love,
December 2, 2010
Mama Trick, Lisa, and Patrice, I pray that all of your pain will be healed. I am DEEPLY saddened by the loss of Grandma Emma. Although I am not there in person, I am there in spirit. God bless you.
Lashelle King (Boodie)
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