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Jekaterina Butts Obituary

Kathy Butts COLUMBIA - Jekaterina Kathy Butts, 82, of Columbia, passed away peacefully November 11, 2012, at her home. Born June 6, 1930, in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late Georg and Hilda (Mileva) Kobzev. Mrs. Butts spent most of her adolescence in Germany, where she attended the University of Frankfurt, and where she met her husband, Norman Alton Butts, who preceded her in death on December 3, 2006. The couple was wed September 10, 1958 and shared a union of more than 54 years. She enjoyed crafts and sewing, and in her younger years she and her husband loved to travel. She is survived by one son Terrence Butts and his wife, Vicki; daughter, Wendy Durham; three granddaughters, Sage, Shannon and Vada Durham. She will be dearly missed. Friends and relatives are invited to view this obituary and share condolences or memories with the family at www.greenlawn-columbia.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home, Columbia.

Published by The State on Nov. 15, 2012.
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Hi Wendy:
That,everyone ("1")at "RAVENWOOD" "BAPTIST" "CHURCH" really "LOVED" your "MOM"!!

E-mail me sometime. My, E-mail Address Is:[email protected]. Would, "LOVE" "TO" "HEAR" "FROM" "YOU"!! BLESSING'S, Melinda Ghent-Brazell

November 17, 2012

Wendy and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mother's death. I share your sorrow in loosing a Mother. Keep her close to your heart by remembering the good times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love, Judy Kent

November 15, 2012

Prayers to all family and she will be missed dearly.

Scott and Michelle Kent

November 15, 2012

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