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Belinda Butcher Obituary
A native of Petersburg, she was a member of the Class of 1980. She was also a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Petersburg. Her passions were shopping, making people laugh and singing. Belinda was well known for her voice in the Tri-City area. She was an accomplished singer and singing was the joy of her being. Belinda was voted most talented in 1977 and 1980. She also sang with Shirley Caesar, and was a member of The Peabody Follies and the Playmakers of Petersburg. Ms. Butcher was preceded in death by her father, Rufus Gordon, and her daughter, Makeishia Renee Butcher.
She leaves to cherish her fond and precious memories: her children, Raheem Butcher (Kameshia), Demetria "Dee Dee" Butcher (Wayne) and Anthony 'Hank" Butcher; her devoted mother; Dottie Butcher-Gordon; her stepfather, Randall Buford (Teresa); her grandchildren, who were most precious to her, D'Ziyah, Raheem, Jonese, Ke'Arriah, Aniyah and Jaekwon; her significant other, Vincent Thomas; five aunts, Mrs. Clarine Ruffin, Betty and Joyce Mason, Genora Lawrence and Mae Linda Johnson; two uncles, James Mason and Percy Butcher; devoted family and friends, Sheila Ruffin-Moody, Kim Saunders, Joe Joe Graves, Sylvia Thorne, Rita Bonner, Bridget Smith, Lolita Spearman, Sharon Ware, Denise Jackson and Alician Bland; father of her children, Calvin Dugger and Anthony "Wayne" Hines; other relatives and friends. Belinda will be missed forever and cherished as much.
A funeral service will be held noon Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, with the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., pastor of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Petersburg. The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The immediate family will assemble at the residence, 509 Pecan St., Apt. B. (Pecan Acres).
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Please visit us at our Web site, www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Belinda Butcher
Larry Williams
August 10, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Dziyah L Battle
June 16, 2020
I love & miss you so much nana ❤
edwin kizzie
September 10, 2009
forever a love song.to hold close and near.
a place in my heart,your song i still hear.
my friend for forever,like the beat of my heart.
in my life always...you will forever be a part............edwin "bootsy" kizzie
August 31, 2009
Belinda will surely be missed. I will keep you in my prayers. I will always remember her singing Memories at my husband's funeral and that beautiful smile and great personality.
Nettie Evans
ROSLIN JOHNSON
August 27, 2009
To the Butcher Family
I'm truly sorry to hear about your lost, may God be with you to bring your family comfort, because theres no words for you when you have lost a love one, just beleive in God and he will bring you through it One day at a time.
RAPF HILL
August 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 25, 2009
I am truly sadden to hear of Belinda's passing. We had a wonderful time working together for the VSU Marching Band in the 90's. She will be truly missed.
Donna R, Lundy
Genora Lawrence
August 24, 2009
I'm sorry for your loss.
James "Blue" Curry
August 22, 2009
To Butcher family my prayers are with you. Belinda and I sung a lot of songs together. I'm the singer I am today because GOD put Belinda in my path. She was a very gifted and blessed SINGER. My family and I will miss her very much. Love Always.
Percenie Rich & Family
August 22, 2009
To the Butcher Family:
We offer our deepest sympathy. Belinda was a good friend who will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's peace be upon you today and each day to come.
Deborah Whitted
August 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Your Crossroads Family
August 21, 2009
Our condolences goes out to the ButcherFamily.... Belinda you will be truly miss..You had a voice that was out of this world...you will always be one of our shining stars...MAY U REST N PEACE.....
wendy whitaker
August 21, 2009
Our condolences go out to the Butcher family.You will be truly missed.I can still hear you singing,i will remember you always. Mrs.Wendy "tee" Whitaker and Family
Autoria Ruffin
August 21, 2009
I Love You Linda Lou!!!! God couldnt have picked a better Angel!!! My depest sympathy goes out to you Dee Dee, Hank and Rabu, I love you cuz... Thanks for sharing your Angel with us while she was here on earth. Now God has a bigger plan for her and I promise she will still be there to help you thru the bad times...
August 21, 2009
Our condolences to the Butcher Family. You have our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin C. Taylor
August 21, 2009
It was a pleasure to know Ms.Butcher during her stay at SRMC on behalf of the 5west nursing staff you have our deepest sympathy.
August 21, 2009
To the family, Heart felt sympathy are with you at this time. I worked with Belinda at the Hon co. I can truly say she was a person once you knew her you would always remember her. Hold on to the memories,because god makes no mistakes.Sheila Gurley
Charlotte Williams
August 21, 2009
Such a beautiful apperance, a beautiful voice, a song bird that was not ours to keep. God Bless you family of Belinda, my prayers go out to you. May you gain strength through Christ, and prayer, and may the music of your song bird sing on for ever in your memories.
Samentha Miller-Roberts(Class of 1980)
August 21, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
K McDaniel
August 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dee Dee and her family I was so shocked to her of your moms passing find comfort in knowing she has no more pain or suffering.
Willette Williams
August 21, 2009
To The Butcher Family:
I had the pleasure of meeting Belinda when I was employed with Petersburg Housing Authority (2003) and she and I instanly began a friendship that lasted through her untimely and very heartbreaking death. I always enjoyed her strong, sultry style of singing and her friends at CrossRoads (Richmond) will surely miss her and that beautiful smile.
Please know that my prayers are with you as Belinda has transitioned to her final home and May God give you the strength and the faith to endure the days ahead.
August 21, 2009
Deepest sympathy to your family, our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you. Our time with Belinda and all of you was precious. God bless you, from all of us on 4-East S.R.M.C.
Jawanza Salih
August 20, 2009
To the Family! Know one knows the time of day or night that we will be call to stand before God. In all of your hearts there may seem like there is apart of you that his missing but everyday you thing of Belinda that viod will be filled with your memories of her. My prayers are with each and everyone of you.
Jennine "Tweedy Bird" Lee
August 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
WAYNE TALLEY & FAMILY
August 20, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF BELINDA BUTCHER
MAY THE MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
RENEE NICHOLS-TALLEY
August 20, 2009
TO THE BUTCHER FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. BELINDA WAS MY CLASSMATE AND FRIEND(1980)SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.
August 20, 2009
"Weeping my endureth for a night, but joy will come in the morning light"
We send our deepest condolences to the mother "Dottie, children and grandchildren of Belinda. In the midst of Linda's storm, she was able to uplift our spirits through music at the repass of our mother and grandmother, Alberta H. White. We were able to thank Linda for that special moment which helped us to heal as a family. We will always treasure in our hearts that praise and worship experience on that day. May God grant you peace as your go through this storm of your life for Belinda is now at rest and peace with the Lord.
"Look towards the hills, whence cometh your help. For your help will come from the Lord"
Be Blessed,
The White Family
Ronnie Knight
August 20, 2009
My most sincerest condolenses i extend to the family of belinda,her passing will surly leave an empty space within the hearts of those who knew and loved her.To her mother dottie i,my sister catherine,my brother earl and nephew robert earl(norfolk)all send our to the family i love,deepest sympthy and prayers.All of us here in texas as well as our family members in petersburg share a close bond because of our family,so in the passing of belinda we too hasve lost a sister,may god bless and keep all close durning this painful time....Always Ronnie Lee Knight
Diana/Sue Anderson
August 20, 2009
Our family is so saddened to hear of Belinda's passing.What a special person she was. She was a true example of a awsome friend. Lolita was so Blessed to have her as a friend. To all
of her family and Dear Friends be encouraged. Know that in Chicago we are also lifting you up in prayer.For we serve a Mighty God.
Please remember that Love wrapped in a memory never dies.
Sue,Diana and Family Chicago,Il.
Pam,Pat& Kim Bland,Ward & Monroe
August 19, 2009
God Bless the family, our prayers are with you,Belinda will be missed by all the peole that she touched on her journey of life. Keep praying and god will give you strength to carry on, and remember all of those precious moments that you still have in your heart. Be Bless and stay strong.
Andy Pilger
August 19, 2009
My heart is sad today to hear the news of Belinda's passing. I worked with Belinda at HON and always enjoyed her contagious laugh and smile. She blessed countless people with her voice and friendship. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She will be deeply missed.
Antionette Bates-Harrison
August 19, 2009
To the family of Belinda a caring and loving person. May God continue to look upon you and embrace you with much support. Belinda has accomplished her greatest reward "Singing in the Holy Choir" in Heaven. She will greatly be missed but never forgotten by many. Keep the faith, never let go of the master's arms. Her soul is resting. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Ann & Joseph Giles
August 19, 2009
To the Butcher Family,
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Belinda. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Caroline Knight
August 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scarlette Hunley
August 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with The GORDON Family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
To the children:
Know that GOD Makes No Mistakes HE is a Good GOD and a Just GOD and HE knew your Mom had taken all the pain she could take and now she is Gone home to be with HIM. But she will always be with you in spirit.
Rahbu, remember she will be there on your shoulder when you sing any song ,she will be guiding you thru every tune.
Dottie, my sister and Friend, I feel your pain it is not easy to loose your baby, just seems it ain't suppose to be that way. But we know when "she said to you" I am going home to be with the "LORD", that was your clue to prepare and Know that she was ready. Some of us are not ready when it's time to go,but she is now walking those streets of GOLD, where there is no more sorrow or pain.
(I didn't get the chance to hear my child say he was ready but I felt it months before and didn't know why).
We will miss that beautiful voice of LindaLu's and not to mention the hair that not one strand was ever out of place and that smiling face. We will continue to have the beautiful memories and we all must go on as the former families of Pin Oaks/The Heights and continue to support each other.
LindaLu, you left wonderful memories for us, your legacy will linger forever in our minds. YOU were "OUR CELEBRITY". So go on baby girl "Take Your Rest we Loved YOU Dearly but GOD LOVED YOU BEST.
Lovingly and Sadly Missed,
Your Pin Oaks/Heights Family
Diane & John (height) Walker
August 19, 2009
My prayers are with you all, May God continue to keep you. Allow him to comfort you in your loss. Trust God he does not make any mistakes his will is perfect. Your mom and Grandmom, daughter, friend is Cancer free the struggle is over. She is now rejoicing in the Lord, you do the same rejoice and again I say rejoice. God Bless
Larry Williams
August 19, 2009
God has called you home for a reason. May the Father bless the family in a all Mighty Way. Call on the name of JESUS and the pain will be less. Just remember she's a member of the HEAVENLY CHOIR NOW pleasing GOD with her heavenly voice.
Malinda Blowe
August 19, 2009
Belinda you will be missed i want to thank god for giving the gift of singing your singing had a way of making people feel so much better whether you are singing at weddings, funerals or in the club now you will be singing in heaven.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AS THEY GO THROUGH THIS SEASON
August 19, 2009
Belinda you will be missed i want to thank god for giving the gift of singing your singing had a way of making people feel so much better whether you are singing at weddings, funerals or in the club now you will be singing in heaven.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AS THEY GO THROUGH THIS SEASON
Butch Richardson
August 18, 2009
I worked with Belinda at HON.She always had a smile on her face. My prayers go out to the family.She may be gone but she WONT be forgotten.I will miss her.
Iona Givens
August 18, 2009
"Angel Wings"
Take this angel keep it near
Hold it tight so it won't disappear
Even when it's late at night
You can't close your eyes.
I'm not in sight
Dig deep inside think happy thoughts
I'm there with you even though were are apart.Dottie, Dee-Dee, Rahbu, & Hank thank you for a friend like "Belinda" because it only happens once in a lifetime.I will miss her especially the way we were the last time laughing, joking, and singing with that wonder voice,but she at peace and she made it.
Ennis(ej)&Barbara James
August 17, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ty'Quan Smith
August 17, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 17, 2009
To the kids,
Sorry for you loss. No words could ever express how you feel right now but GOD has her now. He knows best. Keep praying, GOD will lead you in the direction that you need to go. I know you all are still dealing with the loss of your sister, Keisha has your mother now and will take good care of her. So you three, KEEP YOUR HEADS UP.
Lucretia Lee
August 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Corey and Barbara Baker
August 16, 2009
Trust God at a time such as this,your mother used her life to touch the lives of so many souls, she did what God called her to do.We will miss her dearly,but Jesus has given us a way to see her again.
Raymond & Nicole Evans
August 16, 2009
To The Butcher Family
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you. Keep your hand in Gods hand we will make a way. Our prayers are with you and your family.
P
August 16, 2009
Rahbu, Dee-Dee and Hank....your mom will always be remembered.....Her smile, her loud laugh and all of her Diva ways, its so much more.....Rest in Peace with Keisha.....
My heart is so broken.....I love you all of u.....u too Dottie
Letitia Hinton
August 16, 2009
Rahbu, Dee-Dee and Hank....your mom will always be remembered.....Her smile, her loud laugh and all of her Diva ways, its so much more.....Rest in Peace with Keisha.....
My heart is so broken.....I love you Rahbu
Tasha Mallory Prather-EL
August 16, 2009
Dee Dee and Hank i am so sorry for your lost my prayers are with you and your family may god bless each of you I love you both.
RiQueshia Briggs
August 16, 2009
my condolences to your family, I know how it feels to be without a mother. The pain sometimes feels overwhelming but as long as you trust and beleive in the lord your days will brighten up.
nadine jones
August 16, 2009
you will be missed a whole lot your singing laughter and joking ways your family have my deepest and most heartfelt symphany
August 16, 2009
Our condonlences to you and family.
Raymond & Debbie ,District Height's, Md.
Pete & Trice Johnson
August 16, 2009
We want to let you know that you have our deepest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened
Ronald Pegram
August 16, 2009
my prayers go out to the Butchers family , sorry for your lost from the Pegram family and bunkerhill comunity
edwin kizzie
August 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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