Kristi Ann Butler
1972 - 2025
Kristi Ann Butler
1972 - 2025
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Kristi was born in Houston, Texas on August 13, 1972 to Deanna Harbin Pelton and William Pelton. She grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with her brother Michael Pelton. As a young woman she adored time outdoors, attending camps, being with her family, and singing/competing in choir, during which time she met her future husband, Brad Butler. She graduated from Bartlesville High School in 1990. Attending Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri she earned her Associate's degree in general studies in 1992. Later, she received her Bachelor's degree in Childhood Development in 1994 from Oklahoma State University.
Kristi married the love of her life, Brad, in Ft. Worth, Texas, December 27th, 1997 surrounded by friends and family. They moved to Madison, Alabama in 1999 and welcomed their twin daughters, Anna and Morgan on September 25th, 2003. Kristi thrived as a stay-at-home mom taking the girls on fun trips around town and to all of their extracurricular activities. She was passionate about being a member of the Asbury Church, participating in the choir and Bible study. She also valued working in her community through the Alabama P.E.O. group. Brad and Kristi embraced adventure traveling to numerous countries and states, admiring the beauty of their journey together. Kristi devoted her life to being an example of a strong woman to her daughters and others around her through her tenacity and determination.
Kristi was preceded in death by her father, William Pelton. In addition to her husband of 27 Years, Brad Butler, she is survived by her daughters Anna of Birmingham, AL and Morgan of Tuscaloosa, AL, loving dog Pumpkin, her mother Deanna Pelton of Boise, ID, her brother Michael Pelton and sister-in-law Lisa of Boise, ID (niece Allison), father and mother-in-law Bill and Judy Butler of Eufaula, AL, brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Kassondra Butler of Bentonville, AR (nephew Trent) and numerous aunts and uncles.
Service details: A celebration of her life will be held Sunday August 31, 2025 at Asbury Church in Madison, AL with a visitation from 1-2pm followed by a service from 2-3pm.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Cottey College through Cottey.edu or PEOinternational.org in honor of Kristi
Kristi will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
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Terry & Resha Wingo
September 4, 2025
Brad, we´re so sorry to read of Kristi´s death. We just found out (9/4). Please know you´re in our thoughts and prayers.
jane valls
September 3, 2025
Prayers and love to Kristi´s family and friends.
Janie Delcambre Valls
Maika
August 29, 2025
Brad so sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs and strength - Maika
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Angel Rigg
August 28, 2025
Kristi was and always will be one of the Sweetest, & Wonderful Best friends I ever had & will always be thought of in my Heart
Angie Rule
August 28, 2025
Brad and girls,
My heart breaks for you and your family.
Kristi always had a smile on her face and loved life.
I am praying for peace and comfort during the days ahead.
Peace,
Angie Rule (formerly Hargraves)
Kim Shelton
August 28, 2025
I remember her as my roommate at Oklahoma State University. We were roommates for a year, yet we known each other for several years. I regret that I haven't contacted her other than Christmas cards through the last few years, yet I won't forget the kind person she's always been to me during our years at Oklahoma State University and at the University's Wesley Foundation at the time. I remember that, through those years, which were terrible for me personally, she always was a happy person full of joy and devotion to the pen pal at the time who later became her husband. I hope and pray that God will see her family and friends through this terrible ordeal they now need to face because of her loss.
suzie glover
August 28, 2025
I´ll always remember how kind Ms. Kristi was to me and my sister, Sabrina. Praying for peace for your family
Justine St.Louis
August 28, 2025
Kristi was so committed to her girls´ education, helping them to be well-rounded. Piano teacher, Donna Moore and I were just recalling how important her girls´ music education was to Kristi. She encouraged them to prioritize piano, leading them to value things of substance.
Christiane Bennett
August 28, 2025
I met Kristi in Nevada, Mo. she was our adopted Cottey student. She loved my girls
And they loved her! I remember her smile and fun attitude with my family! She always gave us a hug! ( Give Dennis a hug for me Kristi!) sending you all hugs and
Prayers .
With a heavy heart,
Christy Bennett
Karl schwab
August 28, 2025
Oh Kristi. May you rest in the peace and love of our Lords Kingdom. How fond my memories are of you and Michael and your mom and dad. May God be with your family. Amen
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