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Tara Butler Obituary

Tara Lynn Butler, a life long New Orleanian, was taken into the arms of her Lord Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the age of 48. The daughter of Janet Hills Butler and the late Johnny Robertson Butler, Jr., she is survived by her sons, Lester McCalebb, Jr., Taray Butler (Marquise Lewis), Cory Batiste, Jr., Kylan Batiste, and Milton Collins; grandchild, Taray Jr.; sisters, Tamika Butler Wilson and Lenora Tracy Washington (Lionel); nieces, Ashanti Duckworth and Lynell Washington; and nephews, Kenneth Ray Jefferson, Jr., Kendal Rayshad Jefferson, Kobe Nathan Wilson, and Anthony Duckworth. She is welcomed into Heaven by her late family, including her daughter, Kyla Batiste; maternal grandparents, Marion Hills Green and William John Fournet; and paternal grandparents Bessie Cambrice and Johnny Robertson Butler, Sr. Tara was such a beautiful woman that was devoted to everything she did. She was a plan maker and a go getter, always achieving the goals she set her mind to. One thing that everybody can say is that Tara always had a plan, a vision and most importantly her devotion to making sure her children and herself were always taken care of. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, La 70124. A visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service in Metairie Cemetery. A repass will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at The Regency Reception Hall, 7300 Downman Rd., New Orleans, La 70126. To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24, 2018.

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Darrion Miller

February 25, 2018

Sending My Condolences to Tara Family she truly will be missed. She was a amazing friend to me word can't explain how much im miss u. Get your rest friend always Darrion

Marjorie Moss

February 23, 2018

My condolences to all the family members , especially to my dear friend Janet hill butler. May God continue to watch over you all . I was saddened to hear of Tara's passing. Take care of and love each other as each of you grieve.

Albertha MEGGS-MAYFIELD

February 23, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bulter Family in this very difflcult time.keeping Tara Butler children lifted in prayers always . The Joseph, Jolivette and Meggs family.

Lori Gott

February 23, 2018

So very sorry for your family's loss. I work with Janet and from her stories of love for her family, I know that Tara was truly loved and will be missed deeply. God bless and be with you all and give you peace knowing Tara will forever be with all of you to talk with whenever you need her.

Pat

February 23, 2018

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time.

Roslyn Mitchell

February 23, 2018

My heart is hurting Tara was a very sweet person .I will truly miss her that your rest baby girl.

February 23, 2018

Sending My Condolences to Tara Family she truly will be missed and she was a sweetheart . I was very hurt to hear about her passing take your rest Baby Girl. Roslyn Louis-Mitchell

Rosalind Brown

February 23, 2018

Lean and depend on the one and only God, he's here. He knows all about you. He sees and hears you. Just call on him.
Rosalind Smith Brown,Algiers

Raynetta Brown

February 23, 2018

May God forever be with you and your family at this moment in life. It's hard, but God is able to raise up a bow ,down head look toward heaven and praise the Lord. I pray that God give you strength.

Tara Calloway

February 23, 2018

I can't help but echo the others who commented on your smile. That "smile" was your personal trademark. May God give strength to your family during this difficult time. May the memories of all the priceless moments forever shine. Sending my deepest sympathy and love to your Kids and Family. Rest on Angel.

Rosa Jones

February 23, 2018

My prayers and condolences are with you in the lost of your loved one. May our Father give you the strength to endure.

Roselyn & Sylvester ( COACH) Williams

February 23, 2018

Sorry for the Lost of your Beloved Mother...Lean & Depend on the LORD...He will see y'all through. Much. LOVE

B. Silby

February 22, 2018

My prayers and thoughts are with each and every family member. Tara has touched many of our lives. May God heal this hurt you'll feeling.

Ms. Deborah Owens

February 22, 2018

Sending My Condolences to the Family Tara smile and pleasant spirit will be miss by many R.I.P. Tara

Victoria Mushatt

February 22, 2018

To Janet, and Family

May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Victoria Jackson-Mushatt

February 22, 2018

May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.

February 22, 2018

God will bless you and keep you close during this time of sorrow.

Tineka Benn

February 22, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear this Tara was a Beautiful Person to the family y'all will be in my prayers god bless!!!!!

Demetra Charles

February 21, 2018

T'ara was such a sweet person. She always had a smile on her face. She was always in good spirit. She would always call me to let me know about the property Tax and stand in line to get my print out. I have know T'ara for over 30 years and even then she would always smile and say sweet things to me. Get your rest T'ara. We love you but God loves you more. You were a wonderful person both inside and out.

February 21, 2018

May Tara soul rest in Peace and may the perpetual light shine upon her.. To the family you have our deepest sympathy. May you all find peace and solace in the Grace and Mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. love Roseanna Dunn and Marshall Johnson

Gloria Brown

February 20, 2018

To My family,
My heart is truly broken, after hearing about the' home going' of my little cousin. I will continue to pray with you and for you.
Gloria Allen Brown (cousin)

Marietta Levy

February 20, 2018

RIP TARA, May God comfort your family in this time of grief.

TYRA BICKHAM

February 19, 2018

R.I.P TARA

February 18, 2018

I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY , AND LOVE LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

COUSINS YVETTE CHANETTE "CHONIE" Lil YVETTE "MILKSHAKE"
& RYAN

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