Alice Butler

1926 - 2018

Alice Butler obituary, 1926-2018, Frederick, MD

Alice Butler

1926 - 2018

BORN

1926

DIED

2018

Alice Butler Obituary

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Mrs. Alice"Sis"Butler, 92, of Frederick, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Record Street Home. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Butler Sr., whodiedin 2002.

Born August 30, 1926 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late G. Hunter and Isabel Bowers.She graduated from Vassar and later received her Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University. She resided in many different areas of the country including Brigham City UT, Ridgewood NJ, Hamilton NY, Waynesboro VA and most recently in Frederick MD, creating enduring friendships, contributions to her communities, and beautiful homes and gardens in each place she lived.She was an active and passionate participant in many civic and philanthropic endeavors wherever she moved.

Sisis survived by her children, Chrisse Hassett, Robert Butler Jr. and wife Jana, Peter Butler and Shepard Butler; grandchildren, Chrisse New and husband Ryan, Betsy Collings, Peter Hassett, Bayley Butler, Gibson Butler, Shepard Butler and wife Lindsay, Josephine Butler, Emma Bippart-Butler and Mae Bippart-Butler; great-grandchildren, Weston Butler, Clara New, Hank New, Caroline Collings and Josephine Collings. She is also survived by her brother G. Hunter Bowers, Jr. and his wife Eleanor, sister-in-law Georgia Bowers, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Susan Butler and her brother Richard Bowers.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Record Street Home, whose staff took such special care of Sis in her last years, 106 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701.

Online condolences may be shared atwww.keeneybasford.com.

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September 8, 2022

Caroline Collings posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2022

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October 2, 2018

Sarah Bowers posted to the memorial.

Caroline Collings

September 8, 2022

I would also like to add how much my grandma, her daughter misses her. She struggles everyday with it. Thank you for all of ur messages.❤

caroline collings

January 12, 2022

she was my great grandma she was very old but well when she died and i loved her so much so many people did, hopefully she will be reunited with her husband my grandfather up in heaven. love you sissy- caroline

Sarah Bowers

October 2, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. I loved Sis! She was a great person and a wonderful mother. I know she will be missed.

Ms

September 14, 2018

To the family of Alice Butler I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10

Fred Michel

September 10, 2018

She was always a wonderful former next door neighbor and cousin to me! God Bless and Thank you Cousin Sis! FMM

Lisa Bradley

September 8, 2018

To the Bowers/Butler family. I was saddened to learn that Sis passed away. I have so many fond memories of her. I will be holding you all close in my thoughts in the coming days and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember her. I hope you feel surrounded by much love.
Sincerely, Lisa Bradley (2nd Fl., Council St.)

Treva Siedling

September 8, 2018

Dear Chrisse and family,
We extend our sympathy to you in the loss of your mother/grandmother. I still recall finishing the needlepoint pillow for her.
Sincerely,
Treva and Ted Manakas

September 7, 2018

Extending condolences to your family. May God comfort your hearts and give you strength through this difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

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