Suzanne F. Butler

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Celebrating the life of
Suzanne F. ButlerSeptember 27, 1947 - February 24, 2014

Savannah- Suzanne Dillon Fauber Butler of Savannah, beloved wife of M. Tyus Butler, Jr. for 44 years, died at home on Monday, February 24, 2014.

Mrs. Butler was born in Richmond, Virginia, September 27, 1947, to Robert Lee Fauber and Virginia Erwin Fauber. She was educated at St. Gertrude High School in Richmond and The College of William & Mary, where she was a member and officer of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity and from which she was graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in both English and Mathematics. She was a teacher in the Henrico County, Virginia School System, and at Mount de Sales Academy in Macon and St. Vincent's Academy in Savannah. While at St. Vincent's, she was selected in 2000 as a STAR Teacher, described by her STAR Student as "encouraging within all of her students an enthusiasm for learning and a desire to exceed all expectations." She collaborated with her mother-in-law, Professor Eugenia Butler, in editing the final edition of the English grammar and usage textbook Correct Writing. Suzanne was also a talented floral designer and arranger and, with her much loved friend Catherine Cullum Belford, was co-owner of Fiori floral design. A life-long Roman Catholic, she was baptized, confirmed, and married to Ty at St. Paul's Church in Richmond and was a former communicant of St. Joseph's Parish in Macon and Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Savannah, where she served on the Blessed Sacrament School Board. At the time of her death, she had been, for a number of years, a communicant of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Parish in Savannah, where she was a member of the Council of Catholic Women. She was also a member of the Lachlan McIntosh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a former member of the Junior League of Savannah. She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her husband and by her daughter Margaret Butler Maurer and husband Ralph of New Orleans, sons Marion Tyus Butler III and Robert Walker Butler, both of Savannah, brother Robert Lee Fauber, Jr. of Philadelphia, nieces Michelle and Maura Fauber, grandson Ralph Dillon Maurer, and cousin Patti Sheehy Kelly of Boston.

A visitation with the family will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27th, followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Monsignor William O'Neill at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Lafayette Square, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28th, with interment in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Green-Meldrim Parish House of St. John's Episcopal Church on Madison Square.

Remembrances may be made to the Flannery O'Connor Graduate Fellowship Fund, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, Iowa 52244.

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I shall pray for your family in this time of lamentation.

- David Hubert, Atlanta, GA

To the Butler family, I extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of my KKG sister from William and Mary. Although Suzanne and I didn't stay in touch through the years, I re-connected with her through her special daughter Meg. I am grateful for that...and grateful for fond memories from our college days. Peace to the Butler family in this time of grief.

- Dale Brubeck, Worthington, OH

Ty, Mary Ellen and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Suzanne. We wish you and your family peace that will help you through this most sorrowful and difficult occasion. Bill

- Bill Turville, Alexandria, VA

DEAR TY: OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. SUZANNE WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL. CHUCK AND BETTINA

- CHARLES MIDDLETON, CHARLESTON, SC

My thoughts and prayers are with you. James F. Zipperer, III Chatham Personnel

- James F. Zipperer, III, Savannah, GA

I wish you the gift of a memory whenever you need to know, the one you love still walks with you wherever you may go.

- Michael Lunsford, Savannah, GA

Dear Ty and Family, Please except my deepest sympathy on the passing of your wife.You will be in my prayers going forward.

- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA

I send my condolences to Ty and all the Family on the passing of our dear Suzanne. May God be with you all in your time of grief. Bill Raiford

- Bill Raiford, Thomasville, GA

Dear Ty & Family, I was so saddened to hear of Suzanne's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will remain with you through this most difficult time and in the months to come. Carolyn

- Carolyn Pierce, Tybee Island, GA

Ty and your family, Our sincere sympathies at this time of loss. May the Holy Angels carry Suzanne to paradise. Sisters Priscilla and Corinne and brother Wesley and our families join in this prayer for your comfort and the repose of Suzanne's soul. Father John Reade

- Fr. John Reade, Lancaster, OH

Hi Meg, Connie and I are sorry about your mother's passing. I really enjoyed getting to know her, and hearing her brag about her 'brilliant daughter.' She is so obviously very proud of you, and for good reasons too. Just to let you know again that you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers, Dennis

- Dennis kehoe, New Orleans, LA

I had the pleasure of getting to know Suzanne thru DAR. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

- Laura McMillan, Savannah, GA

Your mother was a wonderful woman. I have fond memories of visiting the family in Savannah. I am honored to have known her.

- Elizabeth Joyce, Stoneville, NC

I had the pleasure of working with Suzanne as she applied for membership in the NSDAR. What a wonderful lady!

- Melba Gibson, Savannah, GA

I have the fondest memories of Mrs. Butler. She was a brilliant and kind lady and will be deeply missed. Rest in peace and all my love to the Butler family.

- Seth Rileu, Savannah, GA

I am so sorry for your sudden loss of a gracious wife, mother and grandmother. I know Suzanne touched many lives and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. While I only met Mrs. Butler at Meg and Ralph's wedding, I've enjoyed hearing Meg's stories of how much she loved being a grandmother to little Ralph. My thoughts are with your family during this sad time.

- Rachel Maurer, Albuquerque, NM

Our prayers are with your sweet family. May the Lord embrace you.

- Holly and Matthew Kymes, New Orleans, LA