Kristi Ann Butler

Kristi Ann (Pelton) Butler, devoted and loving wife, mother and friend passed away August 22nd, 2025.

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.