Name: Visitation for Lily Claire Butler
Start: 2021-07-25T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-07-25T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Pleasant Garden Baptist Church

Butler, Lily Claire

March 11, 2004 - July 20, 2021

Lily Claire Butler, beloved daughter of Dr. Chip and Carol Butler, lost her long, hard-fought battle with an eating disorder on July 20, 2021. She was a rising senior at Providence Grove High School where she ran cross country, played basketball and participated in track and field and soccer. Lily was passionate about running and placed in the NC State Cross Country Championships. She was selected for the Homecoming Court this past Spring and was the incoming Beta Club president and captain of the Cross-Country Team. She was consistently a top academic performer in her class.

Lily was a devoted Christian and lived her faith openly by being a friend to all. She believed in judging no one, finding the goodness in everyone, and showing kindness to anyone she met. She shared her father's enthusiasm for sports and any outdoor activity. She enjoyed long walks with her mother and spending time together in the kitchen trying new recipes. She loved playing games with her brother, most particularly when they teamed up against their parents. She had an infectious smile and a pure heart.

In addition to her parents, she leaves behind her brother Carter Butler, grandmother Lynda Butler, and grandparents Henry and Dianne Lewis. She will be missed by her aunts Shannon Stage (Steve), Lorie Poole (Alex), and uncle Dwayne Lewis (Jennifer). Cousins include Ben and Sam Stage; Trey, Nicholas, and Andrew Poole; and Isaac and Owen Lewis. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Dr. T. E. "Ed" Butler.

Visitation will be held at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Her funeral service will begin at 5 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Liberty, NC.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Providence Grove High School Athletic Booster Club at 5555 Mack Lineberry Road, Climax, NC 27233 or Pleasant Garden Baptist Church Student Ministries at 1415 Neelley Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 or Baptist Children's Homes of NC at 1380 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all of the counselors, therapists, doctors, nutritionists, coaches, teachers, and special friends for their love, support, and encouragement to Lily throughout her life journey. They made a positive impact on all of us.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Lily with the family at www.LoflinFH.com.

Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve the Butler family.

Loflin Funeral Home

212 West Swannanoa Avenue Liberty, NC 27298

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Published by Greensboro News & Record on Jul. 24, 2021.

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11 Entries

Denise Foust Brown

August 30, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
I am so sorry.

D.P.

August 4, 2021

I do not know you, nor did I know Lily, but I hope you will accept my most sincere condolences in the loss of your precious Loved One. In reading her memorial, I was touched by the beauty of her life, the love that Everyone had for her and the love she had for Everyone. I know of no words to say that will comfort you; but, I do want you to know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you know the Peace & Love of the One Lily knew and loved. He is holding her in His loving arms.

Zack Chriscoe

July 31, 2021

Lily Butler was a amazing friend and a amazing athlete she is a really sweet person and a great sport player lily every sport I play is for you by your best friend Zack

Diane Morris

July 27, 2021

Lynda, Chip, Carole and Carter..my heart is broken for you and the pain you are having. Please know I am with you in spirit and have been since this tragedy occurred. Love, hugs and prayers to all of you.
Diane, Brent and Beth

Wesley, Shannon, Christian and Joshua Wilkerson

July 25, 2021

Words cannot begin to express how sorry we are to hear about Claire's passing. In truth, no words, no matter how kind can mend your heartache. However, we wish that you find comfort and peace of mind knowing that she is no longer suffering. We are here for you if you ever need anything.

Bill Isley

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Cheryl Patille

July 25, 2021

I´m so sorry of your loss. There is nothing in the world like losing a child.

I lost Janell my seventeen year old daughter twenty two years ago Father´s Day from a car wreck.

My heart is broken for you because I have been in your shoes.

I miss my beautiful daughter every day and it´s still hard for me.

Now it´s one day at a time even after all these years.

I didn´t just lose a daughter my kids lost their sister so your son must be devastated.

You guys are in my daily thoughts and nightly prayers

Love all of you

Sue Frye

July 25, 2021

Lynda and family..my heart is breaking for you. I know this is when you need Ed for emotional support,but you know he's holding her in his arms . All of you are in my prayers.

Pat Anderson

July 24, 2021

My heart goes out to you in the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. I am so sorry your family was struck by the scourge of an eating disorder. Praying God's love will bring comfort and peace.

june whiterker

July 24, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of lilys passing. May God be with you all.

Jenna, Morgan, Lisa, and Tim Puck

July 24, 2021

Our hearts are broken for your loss. Lily will live in our memories forever as the happy, wonderfully polite person who came over for our birthday parties and was a special friend to Jenna.

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