Jeanette (Smith) Butler

Jeanette Butler (nee Smith) was born in May of 1930 to Macy Smith (nee Rookard) and Burrell Smith in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She migrated north to Columbus, Ohio to embark on a career as a Nursing Assistant at Mt. Carmel Medical Center on the city's west side. She retired after spending 35 years in the healthcare field assisting and helping others. Jeanette enjoyed traveling and spending time with family, listening to music and helping others. She had a heart of gold! Although she would later suffer from a long-term illness, she exhibited strength, kept her dignity, and showed her gratitude and appreciation toward her caregivers. On Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the age of 86, Jeanette departed from this life while at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was predeceased by her husband James M. Butler, Jr., brother Carl Smith, sisters, Myrtle Smith, Lois Lewis, and Helen Payne, and grandson Jeremiah Frazier. Those who remain to cherish memories of Jeanette include her daughters, Karen (Willie) Frazier Muhammad of Columbus, Cathy Phelps of Colorado, and Terry (Ray) McCurdy of Utah; brother David Smith; sister Bertha Smith; grandchildren, Maurice (Vesta) Broady, Raechelle McCurdy, Jamal Frazier, and Terrence McCurdy; four great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Service: Diehl-Whittaker Chapel 720 East Long Street Columbus, OH 43203 Floral deliveries for the services of Jeanette Butler will be accepted at the funeral home between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017.