Portsmouth City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Butler, Mary October 26, 1944
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Norfolk Journal and Guide,Nov 4,1944  
Portsmouth - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Butler, who died Thursday, Oct. 26, 
at her residence, 813 South street, after a long illness, were held Sunday at 
Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she held membership since its founding. The rites 
were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. W. H. Copeland.

Eulogistic remarks were given by James Long, representing the deacon board; 
Charles Smith of the trustee board; Mrs. Hattie Cherry, chairman of the female 
usher board, of which the deceased was an active member prior to her illness. 
Miss Lillian Jones read the family paper and obituary notices. Mrs. Josephine 
Mason rendered a solo. Rev. Mr. Copeland delivered the principal eulogy.

There were beautiful floral tributes. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, with 
Reid’s Funeral Home in charge. 

Mrs. Butler was a native and lifelong resident of Portsmouth. Her survivors 
include two sisters, Mrs. Annie Peeden and Mrs. Lizzie Connor; two nephews and 
two nieces.


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