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Sara Butler Obituary
She was born in Wilmington, Delaware to parents John and Regina Butler. Sara received her bachelor's degree in music education from Marywood University, her master's degree in music education from Ohio University and her master's degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Central Missouri. She was also a Fulbright Scholar in London, England.
She had a long career as a music teacher, voice coach, and speech pathologist. Sara loved music and performing, was a jazz singer and bass guitarist, a member of a comedy/singing group and acted in short films. She loved listening to jazz music and being in nature.
Sara will be missed by her son, Stephen (Jennifer) Stefanini, her daughter, Sophia (Mark) Basurto, her grandsons, Ashton, Ayden, Max and Eli, her brother, John (Nancy) Butler, her beloved dog, Junco and many dear friends.
She would like for her loved ones to celebrate her life and honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. The moments, time and memories we have shared cannot depart as with each and every breath we take, she lives inside our hearts.
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Sally Pye
February 26, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday dear friend. Your wisdom has become one of my greatest blessings. Thank you
Judy Prantl
November 30, 2023
I knew Sara Ann was gone and confirmed it last week. I met her years ago at a gathering for the Tampa Bay 48 Hour Film Challenge and we immediately started off by discussing Oliver Sach. We shared so many fond memories, tears, and tragedy...
Sondra Pokea
September 27, 2023
I met Sara Ann as "Sally" when she was singing in her beautiful soprano voice at a church in Overland Park, Ks. She became a good friend and we processed and helped each other through some of life's joyful and rough times for many years. I feel grateful and appreciative for all of the good that she contributed to my life including her allowing me to take Sophia and Steph out for fun activities on some Tuesday nights when they were young. God speed on Angels wings my Dear Friend and may you dwell in God's Light and Love evermore!
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Sally Pye
September 15, 2023
Sara Ann was one of my personal heroes. She was feisty, she was funny, and she was quite frankly, fantastic. She had a strong sense of right and wrong and she didn´t suffer fools gladly. I admired her spirit, her strength and her unfailing lust for life. She was confident, courageous and outspoken. My boys and I truly loved her and I can honestly say that wisdom and friendship that she shared with us will stay with us forever. She will be sorely missed and never forgotten. Cheers to you my dear friend xoxo
Sophia Basurto
September 11, 2023
Sara Ann with her son, daughter in law, daughter and son in law.
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September 11, 2023
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