Sylvia Lee Stafford Butler, 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born in Clearfield, Ky., on Aug. 11, 1944, to the late Zora and Ina Howard Stafford.
On May 20, 1961, she married Curtis Butler in Morehead, Ky., and he survives along with their two sons, Mark (Jill) Butler and Danny Wayne (Teresa) Butler; five grandchildren, Landyn, Sydney, Jordan, Nathan and Laura; a sister, Bessie Jent of Morehead, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
A homemaker, Sylvia was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She and Curtis enjoyed wintering in Florida for the past 10 years. Sylvia also liked playing bingo, crocheting and volunteering with Our Daily Bread. She most especially loved watching her children and grandchildren participate in school and sporting events.
Per Sylvia’s request, a private service will be at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, and condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com