Gloria Jean

Butler

Mrs. Gloria Jean Butler of Warrenton, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born June 19, 1953 in Frankfort, MI, to Rueben Robert and Violet Jean (Nee: Sorensen) Smith. She had reached the age of 67 years, 4 months and 9 days.

Gloria married Larry Lee Butler May 8, 1971 in Warrenton, MO. They spent 40 wonderful years together before his passing October 2, 2012. To this union, three children were born Gary, Jeanie and Gregory. She worked for Walmart for over 15 years and she loved her job. She enjoyed dancing and creating diamond dot artwork in her free time. She also loved listening to anything Alan Jackson sang, country or gospel. Gloria enjoyed good conversation and company with friends and family but what she loved the most was watching her children play sports and spending time with her grandchildren.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Rueben and Violet; husband, Larry; sister, Chandra Kimbro. She is survived by her children, Gary Butler and wife Jessica, Jeanie Butler, Gregory Butler and wife Jodi; grandchildren, Austin Butler, Selena Butler, Isayah Butler-Soto, Riley Butler, Trinity Cargill, Kaylee Butler, Isaac Butler; siblings, Leona Harris, John Smith and wife Anna, Neal Smith and wife Martha, Terra Weckherlin and husband Terry, Sonia Mans and husband Mike; brother in law, Tom Kimbro; many other friends and family.

We will be Celebrating the Life of Gloria Saturday, October 31, 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. A Service to Honor and Remember her Life will begin at 1:00 PM followed by interment at Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorial donations are preferred to the family of Gloria Butler. Please make checks payable to Jeanie Butler, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main St. Warrenton, MO, 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net