Linda M. Butler

Linda Margaret Butler, 66, of Savoy, IL, formerly of Little Rock, AR, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

A graveside service will take place at a later date in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, near Shelbyville, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Champaign Humane Society or the Humane Society of Pulaski County in Little Rock, AR, and mailed to Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Linda was born on February 18, 1959, in Ozark, AR, the daughter of Elbert Donald and Margaret Ann (Griffey) Butler. She graduated in 1977 from Booneville High School, Booneville, AR. She attended the University of Arkansas and was a Pi Kappa Alpha Little Sister. She worked as a secretary for the engineering department of the Little Rock Wastewater Utility. She was an accomplished artist and her work was displayed at the Arkansas State Capitol. Linda was an avid and loyal Arkansas Razorback fan. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed the outdoors and truly appreciated God’s creations, especially the animals.

Linda a is survived by her sister, Donna Anne Butler Page (Tom) of Savoy, IL; nephew, Grant Butler Page (Marisa) of San Diego, CA; cousins, Ken Griffey (Kelly), Carla Griffey Hazlewood, and Nancy Griffey Jordan all of Little Rock, AR, Phil Griffey (Patti) of Maumelle, AR, Craig Butler Lankford (Nancy) of Oklahoma City, OK, and Lance Lankford (Anna) of Lenox, MA; and her beloved dog, Maggie Belle Butler.

Linda was quick-witted, funny, smart, and had a beautiful, empathetic soul. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents.

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