Edith Phillips Butler

Mrs. Edith Phillips Butler, 98, of Lake Forest Drive, Elberton, wife of the late Glenn C. Butler, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Legacy Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Butler was born in Franklin County on April 5, 1916, to the late E.C. and Madge McWhirter Phillips. She was a member of Elberton First United Methodist Church and a retired secretary. Left to cherish her memories are her son and daughter-in-law, Sandy and Terri Butler of Johns Creek; sister, Virginia Hancock of Athens; three grandchildren: Glenn Butler, Grant Butler and his wife Alicia, and Jay Butler; and two great-grandchildren: Avery Butler and Davis Butler. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, December 3, at 2:00p.m. in the Sanctuary of Elberton First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joe Watson officiating. Interment will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Sanctuary of Elberton First United Methodist Church from 1:00p.m. until the service hour on Wednesday afternoon. Flowers are optional; contributions may be made in Mrs. Butler's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 1925 Century Boulevard, Suite 10, Atlanta, Georgia 30345. Share your stories and photos in Mrs. Butler's Book of Memories at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Edith Phillips Butler.