Eva Allene Seale Butler's Obituary
Eva Butler known to everyone as "Mimi" passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2004, at the age of 98 years. She was born on August 15, 1905, in Shady Grove, Texas the daughter of Allen and Lula Seale, both of whom served as sheriffs of Dallas County. She was the fifth of nine children, all of whom preceded her in death. She maried Walter Edmond Butler on September 4, 1928. He predeceased her on January 9, 1969. During her lifetime, she was a homemaker and the co-owner of the B & W Printing and Letter Service. After retiring, she did volunteer work for the American Heart Association and was an avid cook and gardener and was a member of the Edgefield Churcho of Christ. In 1996, she moved to Longview, Texas to be near her daughter Elaine, and became a member of Alpine Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Gibson and her husband, Richard of Longview, Texas; her son Allen Butler and his wife, Sally of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren Camille Gibson; Glen Gibson and his wife Elizabeth; Arlene Mayes and her husband Shawn; Marcella Butler; Rowland Butler and his wife, Elaine; Murray Butler; and Edmond Butler. She is als survived by great grandchildren Rachel and Laura Givson; Mitchell, Riley and Kelcy Mayes; and Wheeler, Lula and Ellie Butler; and many nieces and nephews. The pallbearers are the grandson: Glen, Rowland, Muray, Edmond and Shawn. Memorials may be made to the Alpine Church of Christ, 610 E. Loop 281, Longview, Texas 75605; the American Diabetes Association; or the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to her devoted care givers, Joyce Dorsett, Pat Fulgham, Becky Sheffield and Vicki Police.
Visitation will be at Rader Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, July 13. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Wednesday, July 14 at the Grove Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 4118 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas. Interment will be in Grove Hill Memorial Park.
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