Virlen Wilhelmenia Butler Obituary (1939

Virlen Wilhelmenia Horn Butler, 83, reunited with her loving husband, Henry, on their 60th anniversary on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born in Prentiss County on October, 6, 1939, to Verlon H. Horn and Vera Brown Horn. Virlen worked at the Prentiss County Power Association for 43 years and was a member of New Burton Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and church clerk for many years. She enjoyed working outside in her garden and in her flowerbeds. Visitation will be Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Booneville Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Scott and Dewayne Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Sandy Springs Cemetery in Itawamba County. Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by son, Chris Butler (Blakeley) of Booneville, and one grandson, John Henry Butler, whom she loved so dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a brother, Leroy Horn. Pallbearers will be Keith Hathcock, Matt Butler, David Horn, Billy Butler, Steve Butler, and Billy Simmons. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net.