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Crystal Butler Obituary

Butler, Crystal Ann Age 25. Died March 6, 2007. Beloved daughter of Linda Butler and Richard Williams, III. Survived by son, Christopher Debose, Jr. Loving sister of Katrina Singh, Antwan Butler. Many other relatives survive. Services Monday 11-1PM at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 1200 W. Walnut, Milwaukee. Interment Valhalla Cemetery. BANKS FUNERAL HOME (414)464-2200

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 10, 2007.

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Christopher De'Bose Jr

April 19, 2017

I Love You Mommy and I MISSSSSS YOU SOO MUCH. I Gotten a Job At Bounce Milwaukee, I'm Graduating High School This Year, I won awards in Basketball, I Made The Honor Roll and also student of the year. Your Baby Boy is turning 18 June 22 and about 6'5ft Tall. Your The Best Mother A Son Could Have And I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING. I Know You Watching Over Me Each And Every day Making Sure I Be Successful in life.

I Love You Mommy When I Make It Up There Make Sure You Got Mario Party 7 In The Game Cube And Basketball Clothes so we can go head to head Again :)

Rip Mommy :(
Love Your Only Child Christopher Dawayne De'Bose Jr

Tameika Dinkins

March 23, 2007

I hadn't seen you in awhile but couldn't believe it was you when I heard you were gone. You were a real cool person and I hate to see the pain your death has caused. R.I.P. Crystal from Tameika & Rinasia

Contessa Holt

March 19, 2007

Crystal,

This is your cousin Tess I miss you so much even though we did not have many times together as we gotten older but I do remember the times when we was little. I still can't believe that this is true and that I will never see you again but I will alway love you and remember the good times we had. If I had of known that that sunday was going to be the last time that I was ever going to see you again I would have huged and kissed you and would have never let go and would not have let you go home. I will try and do all that I can for little Chris and remind him just how much of a good person you was and how much you loved him. I love you always and for ever Tess The Mess.

Adrea Williams

March 17, 2007

Hi Crystal,
This is your cousin Adrea. I just wanted to let you know how much I love you and miss you. I remember the good times we had together its just so hard for me not to call or see you. I will miss our Sundays together at the laundry mat. The thought of your laugh, jokes and smile still keeps me happy with the thought of you. I know your in a better place and I will always be there to take care of your son. I still here your voice saying your favorite saying " shut up fool"(smile). You were my best friend, cousin and sister. I enjoyed the days we did spend together and cherish them always. You will always in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I will get better cause I know thats what you want me to do, but always know a part of me went with you.

Love you
your cousin Adrea

Sara Turner

March 15, 2007

Crystal I will miss you, you were my family, I just wish the last time we seen eachother i said a different goodbye to u instead of iight see ya. But u will be missed and I know u are in a better place, and chris will be very well taken care of. See you when I arrive.. Love you cuz,

love ur cuz Sara Turner

JoDee BROWN

March 14, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Cynthia Taylor

March 12, 2007

Losing a love one isn't an easy thing to deal with and I want to say to the family,May God bless you in the time of your sorrow.Crystal was a loving woman who was very respectful,loved her son dearly and was very good with with whatever she put her mind to do. I had the opportunity to have worked with Crystal. She had such a love for children of all ages and they in returned loved her. She will be missed greatly. I can recall a memory during the summer we worked together; we had a pool party on the playground @ the daycare and many were getting wet including the children. We were wetting each other, so I got a bucket of water and threw it on her, she was shocked as we all know that water outside is cold! It's funny because she didn't want her hair to get wet. She had the older children to get their water containers so that they too could wet me(smile!!!)We ran all over the playground and finally she got hold of the hose.We both held it not wanting to let it go due to trying to wet each other. She finally got the hose out of my hand and wet me all over.She had her children come to wet me the more.I am happy to have gotten the chance to know her she's going to be missed.
May God bless the family through this grieving period knowing that God is a great God.While we may not understand why she is no longer with us, God knows He has all power in His hands and Crystal is now seeing him face to face. Crystal is with us in spirit everywhere we go. Keep the memories in your hearts, remember the good while she was here with us. Tiny Town will miss her as well.

Raymond Thompson

March 11, 2007

I'm just sorry I didn't get to know you earlier in life, but I Thank GOD I did get the blessing of being in your presence and knowing you. Family will greatly miss you, but never forget you!!!!!
STAY STRONG AND PRAYERFUL FAMILY.

Love Your Cousin Gene

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Your Cousin Nicole

H&R BLOCK

March 11, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

MARYANE SATTTERFIELD

March 10, 2007

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. CRYSTAL, I'M SORRY THAT WE HAVEN'T SEEN EACH OTHER IN AWHILE AND ALL I EVER TALKED ABOUT WAS WHERE IS SHE, HOW IS SHE DOING, AND THEN I HAD THE CHANCE TO SEE YOU AGAIN BUT NOW YOUR GONE BEFORE I EVEN HAD THAT CHANCE. I NEVER WANTED TO SEE YOU THIS WAY BUT I LOVE YOU, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME WE MEET. MEME

Nyesha Turner

March 10, 2007

You left us so early and I can't express how much I luv you and how much I will miss you. You was a friend and a sister and you always keep a smile on are face. We had so many good times that made up for the bad times. And know its so hard to say good bye. My thoughts and prayers is all ways with you and your family much luv! R.I.P my homie to the end Nyesha

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