Mary Ellen Martin Butler

MARY ELLEN MARTIN BUTLER of Mabelvale, Ark., was born Christmas Day 1934, to the late Corbet and Elsie Martin in Rosie, Ark. She was a member of New Hope Nazarene Church in Landmark. She loved her church and spending time with her family. She was also a breast cancer survivor. Mrs. Butler passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at her home at the age of 82. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Burchfield; sons, Jim Burchfield and Jackie Butler; and grandsons, Luke and Aaron Burchfield; and her sister, Patsy Wyatt. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Don Butler; son, Jerry Butler (Tami); daughters, Julie Walters (Horace), Janice Calaway (Byron), Tina Gulutzo (Steve), Janie Moore (Kelly), and JoAnn Butler (Gavin); 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10 a.m.., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at New Hope Nazarene Church in Landmark with Bro. George Yarberry and Bro Ralph Nelson officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m., at Kyler Cemetery in Batesville. Visitation will be 5–7 p.m., Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Saline Memorial Hospice and nurse Kathy for the love and compassion that was shown to Ms. Mary. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.