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Melba Butler Obituary
She was born in Suffolk, VA on March 28, 1917, and was the daughter of the late Sydney C. and Alma (Freeman) Hayes.
Melba worked as a receptionist for the Virginia Employment Commission. She was a member of Cradock Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA, and was a 75 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was united in marriage on March 5, 1941 to Thomas Franklin Butler, Sr., who preceded her in death on April 17, 1996.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Franklin Butler, Jr. and wife Carol, of Bridgewater, VA; two grandchildren, Xan B. Stevens and husband Shane, of Mt. Crawford, VA and Thomas F. Butler III and wife Laura, of Harpers Ferry, WV; five great-grandchildren: Leland Stevens, Carson Stevens, Brittney Butler, Hayley Butler, and Tara Butler.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Program for Aging Services, Meals On Wheels, 975 South High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com.
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Bernie Kirsch
April 2, 2020
My sympathy to the Butler family at the loss of your mother.
May she be remembered for her kindness and may she rest in peace.
Bernie Kirsch
April 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Tom and family at the loss of your mother. She lived a long and productive life.
May she be remembered for her kindness and may she rest in peace.
Rhonda McEvoy PM, Secretary
March 22, 2020
The Worthy Matron, Officers and Members of Victory Chapter #16, Order of the Eastern Star wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sister Melba. Though she has not been able to be with us in our chapter room physically in recent years, as a faithful member for more than 75 years she has always been there with us in our hearts.
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