Download This Version in Microsoft Word format
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF BETTY ANN YOUNG BUTLER OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened by the passing of Betty Ann Young Butler of Edgefield County on March 12, 2017; and
Whereas, in preparation for her career, this resident of Trenton and native of Edgefield County graduated in 1968 from W.E. Parker High School. She attended Claflin College and graduated cum laude from Paine College in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in English, followed by a master's degree from the University of South Carolina in 1980. She taught English for more than forty years; and
Whereas, Betty Ann Butler believed strongly in personal involvement with her community, and her convictions led her to serve that community in various capacities. These include service on many county and community boards, among them County Council District 4, Edgefield County Planning Commission, County Line Fire Department, and Edgefield County Hospital Board. She also served as coordinator for the Bettis Academy Heritage Preservation Team and as director of Biddle Hall Museum; and
Whereas, in addition, she was a life member and secretary of the Edgefield Branch of the NAACP and served as basileus/president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. As a woman of faith, she was a member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church; and
Whereas, Mrs. Butler leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Deacon Calvin Butler; a son, Darold Butler; four grandchildren, Jayden, Derrien, Kaleb, and Madison Butler; and a host of other family members and friends. She will be missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Betty Ann Young Butler of Edgefield County and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Deacon Calvin Butler for the family.
This web page was last updated on March 21, 2017 at 1:41 PM