Doris L. Butler 1924-2009

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MCKINLEY HEIGHTS - Doris Louise Butler, 85, of Ellen Avenue, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at St. Joseph Health Center following an extended illness.

She was born June 22, 1924, in Carter County, Ky., a daughter of Tony and Bertha Collins Stephens, and came to this community in 1957.

Doris was a member of Olive Hill Christian Church and attended the Austintown Westview Church of Christ. She enjoyed crafts, canning, sewing and gardening.

She was a custodian at ITT Technical Institute and a nursing assistant at several nursing homes.

A beloved mother, Doris is survived by four children, Linda Butler of Hillsboro, Donald (Judy) Butler of Westminster, S.C., Gregory (Marilyn) Butler of Weeki Wachi, Fla., and Sandra Butler, with whom she lived; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren, and will be greatly missed by her family. She is also survived by three sisters, Hazel Evans of Niles, Mary Holbrooks of Niles and Shirley Padilla of Murphy, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Butler, whom she married May 28, 1941, and who died Aug. 19, 1976; two grandsons, Lionel Bradford and Curtis Butler; and four brothers, Charles, Arthur, William and Jimmy Stephens.

Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, where the funeral will be noon Monday.

Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Services Agency of Mahoning County, 5208 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; or Easter Seals Center for Rehabilitation, 721 Boardman Poland Road, Youngstown.

Visit www.holetonyuhasz.com to send condolences.

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