Norma Lee Butcher

Norma Lee Butcher, 86, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 10:10 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born July 5, 1930 in Flat Rock, the daughter of Charles Burl Wesley & Florence Dunlap Wesley, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Forrest E. Butcher on July 6, 1948, and he preceded her in death on January 6, 1967. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Joe Wesley and Burl Wesley; by her sisters, Barbara Jean Wesley, Pauline Snider, Patty Midgett, and Donna Keeler; by her son-in-law, Harold L. Dunlap; by her granddaughter, Sara Butcher; and by her grandson, Ryan Butcher. She is survived by two sons & daughters-in-law, Rick & Becky Butcher (St. Charles, IL) and Tony & Sherri Butcher (Casey, IL); by her daughter, Tonja Dunlap (Robinson, IL); by six grandchildren & their spouses, Adam & Liz Butcher, Brittany & Jake Pfeiffer, Tasha Dunlap, Hunter Dunlap, LeeAnn & Nate Gilbert and Lara & Brock Athey; by nine great-grandchildren, Sara Athey, Rhett Athey, June Athey, Grey Gilbert, Sage Gilbert, Maize Gilbert, Ben Butcher, Nate Butcher, and Brooklyn Pfeiffer; by her sisters, Shirley Walker (Robinson, IL) and Wanda Redman (Flat Rock, IL); as well as many nieces and nephews. Norma was a dedicated homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed puttering around both inside and outside the house. When she wasn't doing housework, she could often be found crocheting. She also enjoyed working a jigsaw puzzle or crossword puzzle in her free time. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will long be remembered as a strong-willed and independent woman who lived life her way. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18th at the South Union Church in rural Flat Rock. Funeral services will follow and will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. A graveside service will immediately follow and will be held at the Tohill Cemetery in rural Flat Rock. Ron Price will officiate the services. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Flat Rock is in charge of the arrangements.