Naomi R. Butler's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Naomi Ruth Butler, age 88 of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Life's Journey in Mattoon, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating her life will begin at noon on Friday with Pastor Eric Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Illinois. It is requested that donations in her honor be made to the Coles County Animal Shelter, National Kidney Foundation of Illinois or the Alzheimer's Association. Gifts may be left at the visitation/service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Naomi was born August 19, 1930 in Ashmore, Illinois, the daughter of Dale and Thelma (Toops) Keigley. She married Carl "Speed" Butler November of 1947 and they shared 47 years of marriage prior to his death in 1994. As the matriarch of a wonderful and loving family she leaves a daughter, Christie Jones and husband Wes of Charleston; a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Butler of Charleston; two grandchildren, Sean Holladay and wife Mindy of Charleston and Joshua Jones of Nashville, Tennessee; and a great-granddaughter, Taylor Holladay Belvin and husband Dillion. She is also survived by three sisters, Kathleen Kerns of Mattoon, Carolyn Brown and husband Don of Terre Haute, Indiana, Sharon Kellner of Charleston; a brother, Larry Keigley and wife Lana of Charleston; along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Butler; a brother, Fred Keigley and two sisters, Jane Potter and Sherry Roberts. Naomi was a 34 year employee of General Electric in Mattoon. She was an independent and strong woman who possessed a compassionate and caring heart. She was a financial proponent of numerous worthwhile charities and helped numerous individuals, possibly even saving lives, as a blood donor. Naomi was a HUGE fan of the Pittsburg Pirates and many years traveled with grandson Sean to Three Rivers Stadium (now PNC Park) to root on her Pirates as they played Sean's favored Philadelphia Phillies. During college basketball season she was in front of her television cheering for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. Naomi also enjoyed reading and was known to have a green thumb resulting in many beautiful flower gardens. Her daily walks often measured 3 to 5 miles and shorter walks were reserved for her Scotties. Naomi loved her family dearly and was always available to offer her assistance and support. She will be forever remembered with love and grateful devotion. Funeral Service The funeral service celebrating and honoring the life of Naomi Butler was held at noon on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with Pastor Eric Harmon officiating. Musical selections included ""Precious Memories"", ""Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"" and ""How Many Kings"". Burial followed in the Ashmore Cemetery in Ashmore, Illinois. Pallbearers were: Keith Burke, Sean Holladay, Wes Jones, Chris Ingle, Bryan Walden, Roger Gallion, Jennifer Ingle and Nick Walden. Josh Jones was an Honorary Pallbearer. Visitation Adams Funeral Chapel Friday, January 25, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Email Details 2330 SHAWNEE DRCHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Directions Funeral Service Adams Funeral Chapel Friday, January 25, 2019 12:00 PM Email Details 2330 SHAWNEE DRCHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Directions
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