Glendora Gerrald Butts

Glendora Jerusha Gerrald Butts, 74, of 204 Summitt Road went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 30, 2010 She passed away at Roman Eagle Memorial Home where she had been a permanent resident for four months. She had been in declining health for about one year. Mrs. Butts was born in Horry County, S.C. on July 26,1936. She was the daughter of late Ivey Russell Gerrald and Lutie Williamson Gerrald. She graduated from Floyds High School in Nichols, S.C. and attended Winthrop College in Rockhill, S.C. On December 25, 1959 she married Douglas Malloy Butts Sr. who predeceased her on March 26, 2009. Mrs. Butts was born and raised in S.C. Her first job was as a secretary for Investment Life and Trust Co. in Mullins, S.C. After her marriage she moved to Danville and spent the rest of her life here. While residing in Danville, she worked for James C Greene Insurance Co. for a few years and then later worked as Office Manager for Calvert, Lewis and Smith architects for twenty years. After the business closed, she worked for Crittenden Adjustment Co. as a secretary until her retirement in September 2001. She was a loyal member of Grace Design United Methodist Church where she served as historian,usher and treasurer of UMW for many years. Mrs. Butts was an active member of the Luncheon Pilot Club for twenty seven years having held all offices and positions in the club and the office of President three terms. She represented the club on various international conventions and traveled to Hawaii, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Boston, MA, New York, NY, San Antonio, TX, Denver, CO, Anaheim, CA, Cincinnati, OH, St. Louis, MO, Phoenix, AZ and Reno, NV. Mrs.Butts was a lifetime friend to many and showed her love and kindness to all she met. She exhibited courage,strength and a positive attitude as she fought her battle with cancer. Mrs. Butts is survived by a daughter, Pamela Butts Vaughan and husband J. Kenneth Vaughan of Axton and a son, Douglas Malloy Butts Jr. and wife Lisa Allen Butts of Danville; Three grandchildren, Tabitha Vaughan, Kayla Vaughan, and Emily Butts. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Violet Butts Terrell and her husband Chuck Terrell, a sister-in-law Mary Gerrald, a niece, Nancy Grice, a nephew, Ivey Gerrald, a nephew Mike Phillips and several great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Butts was predeceased by two brothers, Rufus Ivey Gerrald and Winston Gerrald. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. from the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel by the Reverend Tommy Shepherd and Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, October 31, 2010 at the residence, from 1:00 until 5:00 P.M. and also on November 1, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Grace Design United Methodist Church, 1064 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540, Danville Cancer Association, or Luncheon Pilot Club of Danville, serving brain disorders c/o 112 Windsor Trail, Danville, VA 24541 Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Butts family.

Glendora Gerrald Butts

July 26, 1936 - October 30, 2010