Frances Magdalene Butler
January 17, 1932 ~ January 21, 2016
Frances Magdalene Butler, 84, of Hollywood, MD, formerly from Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 21, 2016 in Fort Washington, MD. Born on January 17, 1932 in Mechanicsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Agnes Willis and James Edward Holton, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD. Frances was the loving wife of the late James Christopher Butler, whom she married in 1949 in Mechanicsville, MD, and who preceded her in death on March, 1975. Frances is survived by her children: Gabriel Butler, Garfield Butler, Joseph K. Butler, Larry G. Butler, Faith Butler, Hope Butler, Prentice Butler, Paris Butler, Dexter Butler, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Siblings: Frederick Holton, Agatha Adams, Ada Yorkshire, and Christine Bowles. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Butler, siblings; Andrew Holton, Sr., Vincent Holton, Agnes Armstrong, James E. Holton, Jr., and Cecilia Holton. She moved to St. Mary’s county in 1932, and attended Bel Alton High in Wicomico, MD in Charles County, MD. Frances worked in food service for the St. Mary’s County Board of Education School System, for 33 years, retiring in July, 2001.
Frances belonged to Our Lady of the Snow Shrine, Immaculate Conception Church Ladies Auxiliary, and was a long time contributor to St. Jude and American Diabetes Association. She enjoyed baking cakes, arts and crafts, reading (inspirational) and enjoyed saving articles about family awards/ accomplishments and sharing with others taking care of other when in need.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: James Kelly Butler, Kevin Adams, Ricky Holton, Cornell Brooks, Trent Holton, and Chris Holton. Honorary Pallbearers: Tobias Butler, Paris Butler, and Tyrone Butler.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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My dear neighbor,
I did miss your walks in front of my house when you left here.
May you rest in peace.
I was saddened to hear of the Homegoing of Aunt Frances. I fondly remember those days of traveling from DC to home and the stopover Dwayne and I would make to her home in Hollywood and she would load us up with family news and goodies from her day! Along with so many family memories growing up in Mechanicsville that I will also miss. May God comfort all the family members during this time and hold us close during this journey.
In Christ’s Love-Darlene and Dwayne
GARFIELD AND FAMILY SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR MOM I KNOW HOW IT IS I BEEN THERE YOU GOT TO STAY STRONG FOR THE REST OF THE FAMILY SHE IS DOING FINE NOW GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU……
I used to live in Mechanicsville and I believe my mother used to work with Frances at one of the schools. I haven’t seen her for years but she was one of the kindest and sweetest people I ever met. She could light up a room with her smile. So sorry for your loss but Heaven has gained an Angel.
Garfield, Larry, Faith, Hope and the rest of the family please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss. I was saddened to hear of Ms Frances’ passing and pray her soul is at rest and that all of you have peace in your hearts. Your Mom is no longer battling this life. Ms Frances and Agatha (my sister-in-law) looked so much alike, it always amazed me. Take Care and GOD BLESS you all.
Always, Barbara