Jeanette I. (Burris) Butler, 83, of New Bedford died April 4, 2007 at Hallmark Nursing Home after a brief illness.
She was the wife of James C. Butler.
Born in McGehee, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Edgar and Lena (Spurlin) Burris, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Mrs. Butler was a member of the North Dartmouth Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; 2 daughters, Gloria Doviak and Mary Lynn Miller, both of Virginia Beach, VA; a brother, Arlis Burris of Shreveport, LA; 2 sisters, Marie Ashworth of Sacramento, CA and Alice White of Texas; 4 grandchildren, Steven Manny, Karen Manny, Scott Miller and David Miller; and 3 great-grandchildren.
She was the sister of the late Clyde Burris, Forrest Burris, Mildred Stutts and Juanita Costa.
Her Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 6th at 10:30 AM in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday, April 5th from 6-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford.