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Eva Butler Obituary

SAN ANGELO On a beautiful windy afternoon, Monday, Feb. l7, 2014, God sent an angel for his child to bring her home to Him. Eva Beth Butler was born on May 28, 1934, to Ervin Butler Sr. and Nealie Butler, who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Blackshear High School and attended San Angelo Jr. College. Eva was employed in her early life by several families in San Angelo and finally retired from Johnson's Funeral Home, after being employed there for over 20 years. She loved making her special German chocolate cake to give to her special friends and she was a songbird, having sung all of her life. Eva loved to read her Bible and knew each and every Scripture by heart, often finishing the Scripture before whoever was reading it. Eva grew up as a member of Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Church. In the last couple of years she had become a member of Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church. She would often say, "I was born a Methodist, I'm going to die a Methodist." She was preceded in death by brothers Neil Butler Sr. and Darnell Butler; also by a sister, Alice Flowers. Eva is survived by one daughter, Dudra D'Ann Butler; and siblings Ervin Butler Jr. of Austin, Jaye Jean Smith of San Antonio, Clara Butler Freeze (Garland) of San Angelo and Robert Butler (Jean) of San Angelo, Texas. Memorials may be sent to Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church; or the San Angelo Art Foundation in care of Buffalo Soldier Statue. A wake will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign an online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.



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Published by GoSanAngelo from Feb. 20 to Feb. 23, 2014.

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February 25, 2016

Dudra, I was saddened to learn of the passing of your mother. My special prayer for the family is Peace, Strength, and Hope.

George F Francis III
Georgetown, Texas

Debra Jones

February 24, 2016

Dudra, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

leslie Earnest

March 4, 2014

Dudra... I am so sorry to hear about your lovely mother!!! If you need anything, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stella Soto-Lasswell

February 26, 2014

Dudra, my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Your column honoring your mom was so beautiful and invoked such emotion, because I had met her, and because I am also still reeling from the loss of my mom last September. May you find comfort in the knowledge you were a loving daughter up until the end.

Judy Franco Lacy

February 25, 2014

Dudra, I was so sorry to hear, just today, of your mother's passing. I know she was a wonderful lady and her presence will be missed by many. I pray the Lord comfort you with her memories and hold you in the palm of his hands during this difficult time. Know you are in thought and prayer.

BUD & PAT EVANS

February 24, 2014

Dudra,
Pat and I are in the Rio Grand Valley working our offices down here. Just checked gosanangelo.com and see you lost your Mother. Know that you and you Family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Did not know her but I know yuou and raising you tells me she was a Special Lady.

Bud & Pat

February 24, 2014

Dudra, I am so sorry for your loss. May God's peace comfort you at this time. Jean Yarbrough

Debra Adams

February 23, 2014

Dudra: I'm so sorry for your loss. May God's peace and understanding fill your heart during this time.

Debra Wilson Adams

February 22, 2014

To Jay Jean and the entire Butler Family,
She is definitely in a better place. Eva Beth, Jay Jean, Neil, Clara Nell, Donnell and I all went to school together at Blackshear. I would usually see Eva Beth when I'd come home to San Angelo. Deepest Sympathy.
Nancy Hardemon Johnson

February 22, 2014

Dudra, I am sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God bless and watch over you at this time.

Judy Solomon

Dennis Padilla

February 22, 2014

Sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying for you and the family and that God's loving hands carry and comfort you and your family.

February 22, 2014

Dudra, our prayers are with you at this time.Hold on to all the fond memories that you and your mother shared. Willene & Willie Siler

Robbie Raven

February 21, 2014

For Aunt Eva. We will Miss her so much. Her laughter and smile, and for truly being a dear friend. Thank-you for loving and caring for all of us.

Peggy Fiveash

February 21, 2014

Dear Dudra,

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the difficult days ahead. May you find strength and courage through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

I think of you often and would love to visit!

"Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all." Proverbs 31:29

Sue Taylor

February 21, 2014

Dudra, we are very sorry at the loss of your mother. We pray The Lord will comfort you with wonderful memories, will sustain you with His Grace, and will give you His Peace. May you know that the thoughts and prayers of so many are with you at this time.

Jim and Sue Taylor

Kristine Street

February 21, 2014

Ms. Butler I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a sweet lady and it was a pleasure knowing such a beautiful soul.

Gloria Johns

February 21, 2014

So sorry for your loss, Dudra. Your Mom is home and happy, smiling and in peace. I know you will miss her, though, and I'll pray for you in your sorrow.

Judy McAnanama

February 21, 2014

Dudra you are in my thoughts and prayers, I had the opportunity to meet your Mom knowing the Rufus and Juanita Johnson family,,anytime I would do yard work for them, she would always come over and talk to me, she was truly a very remarkable and caring woman who I admired very much,,She will truly be missed by all, praying for you and your family.

February 21, 2014

I remember the times Eva Beth and I worked together at Johnson's. She was a de-light and someone I will always remember. My prayers Dudra to you and your family.

February 21, 2014

Ms. Eva Beth, God granted us the beauty of your smile and for that I say Thank you. God in His awesome wonder called you home and for that I am saddened but joyful. "To be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord." Is the only solace I have to hang on to. I know without a doubt your beautiful smile is now a part of God's heavenly hosts. My condolences to your family and I pray their strength through this difficult time.
Hattie Campbell

February 21, 2014

Ms. Eva Beth, God granted us the beauty of your smile and for that I say Thank you. God in His awesome wonder called you home and for that I am saddened but joyful. "To be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord" is the only solace I have to hang on to. I know without a doubt your beautiful smile is now a part of God's heavenly hosts. My condolences to your family and I pray their strength through this difficult time.

Josh & Doris Owusu

February 21, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Becca Ridge

February 21, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your mom, Dudra. Sending love and light.

Hollye & John Redwine

February 21, 2014

Ms. Butler,
So very sorry to learn of your mother's death. You, your friends, family, and San Angelo have lost one of the true "hearts and souls" of our community. My mom (Teenye Vinson) loved you and would share a story about seeing you regularly.
From one "adult orphan" to another: She's always there within you...that's what truly matters.

Tom Wilkinson

February 21, 2014

The stars shine little bit brighter now.

Dalia Flores

February 21, 2014

Dudra, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. God Bless You and give you peace during this time.

Karen Ligon

February 20, 2014

God has taken a dear friend of mine and heaven has acquired a wonderful singing angel. I loved her caring spirit she had for my family and will miss her. I will keep you Dudra in my prayers. Joy will come in the morning!

Lily Tapia

February 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rebecca Jones Snipe

February 20, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mrs. Helen Perryman-Williams

February 20, 2014

To The Family~ My Prayers and Heartfelt Sympathy. We called her "Aunt Eva" there was never a dull moment around her. Her voice was that of an Angel. Memories are forever. Thanks so much for sharing your "Mom" with us. She is now singing in "The Heavenly Choir".

AMY & BECCA& CHARLIE ROBERTSON

February 20, 2014

YOUR MOTHER WAS TRULY AN ANGEL AND FUN TO BE AROUND,ALMOST LIKE PART OF THE FAMILY.

Alice Estrada

February 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Phyllis J Jones

February 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 20, 2014

DeAnn, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. I have so many memories of the times that you, your mother and I had.
Rhonda Bailey Staton, Seattle, Washington

Carolyn Ledet

February 20, 2014

For Dudra and her mother.God Bles!

Mablean Ford and family

February 20, 2014

May God bless and keep you all!!..when prayers go up...blessings come down!..Keep your heads up, God is still in control.

K. Duane Hamblin

February 20, 2014

With sincere sympathy

February 20, 2014

Dudra, we thought we heard the angels sing when your Mom entered Heaven. We miss our Moms, and we know that you will miss yours, too. Be comforted in the knowledge that she is surrounded by love and peace in the hands of our Lord. Ronald and Annell Salladay

Rev. H.C. & Wanda Green

February 20, 2014

Dudra, we are saddened of the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person and she will always be remember for the kindness and concern she showed our family. She will be missed but God needed her to come so she could rest. We love and our prayers are with you.

February 20, 2014

Dudra, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love Mary Biederman

February 20, 2014

Dear Dudra, so sorry for your loss. Your memories of her will continue to a comfort for you. May her memory be eternal. John and Joann Kalaitzes

Teresa Johnson

February 20, 2014

R.I.P Mrs.Eva Beth for God has called home one of His angels.

Teresa Johnson

February 20, 2014

Dudra, sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers and my deepest sympathy go out to you. May God continue to give you strength at this sad moment. And again my condolences to you and your family.

Earline Ewing Franklin

February 20, 2014

Dudra, may the peace of
God sustain you during your time of loss. I pray that the memories of your mother will keep her near your heart in the days to come. My condolences are extended to you.

February 20, 2014

I'm saying a praying for the Butler family.

Clessie Titus

February 20, 2014

Eva Beth has been more than family my entire life. Our families grew up together from the time of my earliest childhood memories she was there. My best friend as a child was her brother Neil who was a grown man who took me under his wing.

Eva Beth cared for my family especially our mother as if she was hers as she was her second mother. I love this lady and will until the day I leave this world.

Clessie Titus

Paula Plachno

February 20, 2014

Dudra, I pray for God's peace and comfort to you. My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones.

Helen Estrada

February 20, 2014

Dudra,

I am saddened to read about the loss of your mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Norman & Laura Uriegas

February 20, 2014

With our deepest condolences may God Bless you and your family.

First Financial Bank Motor Bank

February 20, 2014

Dudra, Our prayers and deepest condolences are extended to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. May the love and good memories serve as a source of strength in the days ahead.

Judy Johnson

February 20, 2014

Thinking of you at this time Dudra.
Judy and Jerry Johnson

DONNIE CASTILLO

February 20, 2014

I'M SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS... I WILL MISS HER SOOO MUCH AS WELL I ENJOYED EACH N EVERY MOMENT I SHARED WITH HER,ESPECIALLY HELPING HER IN HER YARD.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR MAMA WITH US...

Marc Greene

February 19, 2014

My Condolences and Deepest Sympathy.

February 19, 2014

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Eva Beth. My prayers and deepest condolences are extended to the family. May all of the love and good memories serve as a source of strength during the days ahead.

George F. Francis, III

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