Norma J. Butler was born on August 8, 1945 in Alexandria, LA to the late Levi Sr. and Dorothy B. Butler.
Upon leaving Alexandria, LA in the year of 1968, coming to Columbus, Ohio for a visit with some friends, looking for a bigger and better life.; she fell in love with the city and decided to make it her home.
Before and during her failed health, she loved and looked forward to spending time with her family and friends. she looked forward to the holidays, it was her favorite time of the year. She enjoyed cooking for all of us. Watching her movies and her favorite TV Series “Power”, and Let’s not forget “Ghost”.
Norma was preceded in death by parents, Levi Butler Sr. and Dorothy B. Butler; her best friend and Love, Bobby R. Stancil.
She is survived by her two daughters, Robin R and Youlanda F. Collick; two sons, Darnell Butler (Melissa Blankenship) and Damon Butler (Michelle Davis) all of Columbus; 13 grandchildren; 8 great- grandchildren; sisters, Hattie Toney, Dorothy Toney, Helen Madden, and Pastor Jeanie Williams, all of Alexandria, LA;brothers, Levi Butler, Jr. of Alexandria, LA, and Ronnie Butler of Las Vegas, Nevada; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, April 27, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).
Interment at Glen Rest.
Please accept my heart felt condolences to the family. I met Norma about 33 years ago through our mutual friend, Linda Riley. I will always remember Norma as a wonderful, caring, beautiful lady with a loving heart. Rest in Heaven, my friend!
Sending my sincere condolences & prayers to my Louisiana family especially my Bestfriend children they know I will always be there for then!!I am going to miss our fun times & laughters together but you will always remain in my heart.The Riley & Johnson & Askew Families
To the family of Norma L. Butler:
The Little Rock Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio, extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family and friends. It is our prayer that our heavenly Father gives you strength as you deal with the hard days ahead. Take courage while you cope with the many changes that you will have to process and endure. Whatever you do, dont lose sight of the one thing that is constant, beautiful and faithful…our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. So, beginning today and lasting a lifetime through- hang in there. Some days will be better than others but God is with you as He gives you the strength of serenity and the Holy Spirit to comfort you.
After the rain comes the rainbow. After the hurt comes the healing. Unfolding gently, coming closer everyday is the sweet comforter. He comes to ease your pain. Please know that we are upholding you in prayer as you move forward. We intercede on your behalf to Christ for your daily healing, peace and solitude.
With deepest condolences,
Pastor Blair L. Burke, Sr & Lady Constance Pannell Burke
Little Rock Church of Christ
Columbus, Ohio 43207
The Missionary Department of the Little Rock Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio, extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Sis. Norma L. Butler. Please be reminded that the scriptures expressly tells us that “Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning” (Psalm 30:5 (b)).
We will continue to pray for your family in the upcoming days ahead.
Humbly submitted,
Little Rock Church of Christ Missionary Department
Sis. Trenease Graves, President
Mother Naomi Pannell, Senior Mother
On belalf of the Staff at Fresinius- our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of grief. Ms. Butler was more than a patients; she was a friend and a part of our family here–she will be greatly missed.
The Brown and Tate family sends our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.