Barbara Ann Butner

January 10, 1940 - September 27, 2024

Celebration of Life for Barbara Ann Butner

Preceded in death by mother, Mildred Rizzi; father, James Rizzi; and sister, Carol Delay.

Survived by daughters Donna McRae (Chris McRae), Lynn Keeton (Willis Keeton Sr.), and Jaimie Bennett (James Bennett)

Also survived by grandchildren Jimmy Tidwell (Ashley Tidwell),  Michael Warren, Cortney Lam (Jonathan Lam),  Willis Keeton Jr., Chelsea Peach, Savannah Keeton, Hailey Cornell (Kenneth Cornell), Lindsay Merritt, and Bentley Carter; and great grandchildren Ryker, Kinsley, Maverick, Eli, Alec, Meia Tidwell, Luca and Levi Cornell, Kai and Aiden Lam, RJ and Amelia Peach, Jackson, Lauren Grace, Josie, and Ave Keeton.  She also leaves behind nieces, family and friends.

Barbara was born and raised in White Plains, New York. As an adult, she moved to Nashville Tennessee with her children where she worked at Lifeway Christian bookstore, until she settled in Florida for her retirement.  Barbara enjoyed life, the ocean, the trees, birds, and dogs.  She loved  country line dancing, bowling, music, puzzles, reading her Bible, crocheting, and watching tv,.  Her favorite foods were lasagna and sausage with peppers. Her favorite sweets were cupcakes or brownies. Her favorite flower was a daisy flower.

Barbara was a courageous woman of faith.  Her smile was contagious touching many hearts she came in contact with. She had such an incredible work ethic. She had many titles but the best ones were being called "MOM" and "Memaw".

She loved her family and friends.

We celebrate this day as our mother's new journey with our Father in Heaven.