Marguerite Reed Butler

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Guin First Baptist Church PO Box 405 Guin, AL 35563 or Alabama Baptist Children's Home 2681 Rocky Ridge Lane Birmingham, AL 35216 https://www.alabamachild.org Marguerite Frances Reed Butler age 95 of Guin, AL passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her residence. Born August 9, 1924 in Rome Georgia, she is the daughter of the late Charles O. and Mettie Jerusha Hicks Reed and the wife of Thomas Gilbert Butler. She grew up in Rome, Georgia. She obtained a B.A. History, from Shorter College in Rome, GA, did graduate work in History at Columbia University in New York City, got a B.S. in Agriculture at the University of Georgia in Athens, and after her children were born, a Masters in Education at Auburn University. She married Thomas Gilbert Butler on June 10, 1956 at Koinonia Farm, Americus, GA. She taught special education 27 years in Lexington (Lauderdale County) and Winfield City Schools. She was a member of Guin First Baptist Church. She taught Bible Classes for 82 years, and with her husband, volunteered in Christian Missions for 42 years, including more than 20 states in the US and every continent except Antarctica. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Gilbert Butler of Guin, AL, daughters Leanna Butler Salley (Dennis) of Hollandale, MS, and Marcie Butler of Concord, NC, son, Jed Butler ("Daughter-In-Love" Terry) of Columbus, GA, Grandchildren Katelynn Turner (Tyler), Kendyl Salley (Matt), David Salley, Collin Salley, Rowan Butler, Caleb O’Quinn, Cliff O’Quinn, and great-granddaughters Charlsie and Blakely Turner. Services Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM from the Guin First Baptist Church with Bro. Kenny Hatcher and Bro. Scott Stokes officiating. Graveside Services held August 31, 2019 at 4:00 PM from the Bethel Cemetery, 179 Keel Hollow Road, New Hope, AL 35760 with Bro. Dennis Salley officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Guin First Baptist Church from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Guin First Baptist Church or Alabama Baptist Children's Homes. Norwood Funeral Home of Guin AL directing.

Marguerite Reed Butler

August 9, 1924 - August 28, 2019