Nina Mae Buttrum

Nina Mae Buttrum, 87, of Pittsburg, IL, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Integrity Rehab & Nursing in Marion.
She was born on June 28, 1938 in Marion to George Clellan and Ellen Jeanet (Swanner) Sims.
Nina was a graduate of Crab Orchard High School Class of 1956.
She married Billy Eugene Buttrum on July 26, 1957 and together they shared over 61 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2018.
Nina was a dedicated homemaker, pouring her heart into caring for her family. Nina found joy in the simple, beautiful things in life. She loved crocheting and crafting, often sharing handmade creations with friends and loved ones. Nina had a deep affection for horses and spent many peaceful hours working with her horses and the other the animals on the farm. One could recall many occasions of Nina, her son and countless neighbors out riding their horses around Pittsburg and across the countryside. She also loved to tend to her flowers in her garden. Nina will be remembered as an excellent mother who enjoyed spending time with her son and family.
She is survived by her son, Steve (Brenda) Buttrum of Pittsburg; sister, Nancy (Allen) Marks of Marion; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Buttrum of Marion, and Danny (Sherry) Buttrum of Murphysboro; grand godchildren, Jeremy (Megan) Davis, Jason (Jada) Davis, and Jennifer Clark; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends; and her beloved Macaw, Murphy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Buttrum; sisters, Pudge Sims and Linda (Allen) Emery; brothers-in-law, Norris (Ora) Buttrum, Edward (Frances) Buttrum, and Harold Buttrum; and sisters-in-law, Sharron Buttrum, Lucille Adkins, Ruby Ewing, and Frances McDonald.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL.
A time of visitation will be held at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Following the time of visitation, the funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Darrin Clark presiding.
Burial will follow in Coal Bank Springs Cemetery.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to "Marion VFW Heyde-Pillow Post 1301 Funeral Honors Detail." Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL 62959.
For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nina, please visit our floral store.