Bennie J. Conner Butler

October 18, 2016

Bennie Butler left this world on October 15, 2016, and was welcomed into the presence of her Heavenly Father. Bennie Jo Conner Butler, 89, was a long-time resident of Pensacola. She was born on September 26, 1927, and on September 14, 1943, she married the love of her life, James E. “Jim” Butler, Sr. They were married for 69 years at the time of his death in 2012.

Affectionately known as “Thuther”, she demonstrated God’s love in a life of service. Her home and table knew no stranger and was always open to any and all. She was passionately devoted to her husband and extremely proud of her children and grandchildren, supporting and encouraging them in all their endeavors. As a devoted “Baseball Wife” and “Baseball Mom”, she served others as if they were her own. As a passionate Christ follower, she taught Sunday School at East Brent Baptist Church for decades. Her life was a labor of love.

“Thuther” is survived by her children, Darlyn Butler, Penny Butler Pittman (Josh), James E. “Skip” Butler, Jr. (Karen), Randy Butler (Stephanie), and Jodie Butler (Kristen), and her grandchildren, Tiffini Butler, Michelle Godwin, Jenny Fromsdorf, Michael Paquette, Charity Butler, James E. “Jet” Butler III, J. R. Butler, and Anwyn Butler, as well as 9 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, her sisters-in-laws, Mary Joyce Lambert, Hazel Scurry and Sara Criswell. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim, her parents, Henry and Grace Conner, brother Riles Conner, and sister Margaret Wilhite.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 19, at 11:00 am at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home with visitation prior to service beginning at 10:00. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Olive Baptist Church Relaunch (New Middle School Building) Program or the East Brent Baptist Church Building Program

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries