Jean Butcher

JEAN BUTCHER, daughter of the late London and Glennie Brooks, was born on December 26, 1938. Jean passed away peacefully on August 12, 2006 after a lengthy illness.She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. She was employed with the City of Baltimore as a Chef and also worked as a part-time child care provider. This bought Jean a lot of joy because she enjoyed working with small children. Jean retired in 1993.Jean married the late, Edward Butcher in September 1962. She gave birth to six children; one daughter, Victoria N. Caruth, and five sons, Eugene, Edward and the late Marlo, Ernest and Kevin D. Butcher, Jean was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She spent much of her time caring for others and making sure that everyone was alright. Jean was strong willed person whom provided comfort for all of her family members and friends at all times. Her most joyful moments were spending time with her children. She really enjoyed dancing and listening to music. She is well known for her love of “Good Eatin” mainly sweets and chicken.She was known for being willing to give her last to anyone in need. We will all miss the comfort that she was always so willing to provide to her family and friends. At her best, she was truly Love, and we will all miss her dearly. We look forward to greeting her in the paradise that Jehovah promises.Jean dedicated her life to Jehovah and symbolized her dedication by water baptism on March 3, 1983. She entered the full-time service, as a regular pioneer on September 1, 1996, and continued until her health deteriorated to the point that she could no longer engage in this privilege of service. Nevertheless, she faithfully continued to preach to and teach others about the wonderful good news from God’s Word the Bible. One of her favorite scriptures can be found at Revelations 21:3,4.She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Victoria Caruth; two sons, Eugene and Edward Butcher; one son-in-law, Dexter Caruth; two sisters, Doris Freeland and Mary Daughtery; one brother-in-law, Lawrence Daughtery; eight grandchildren, Anitria Bullock, Katrina Crutch, Carlton Crutch, Kelly Butcher, Mario Butcher, Iesha Butcher, Tracy Butcher, and Qadir Butcher; five great-grandchildren, Torrence Owens, Ajonté Bullock, Kyrel Crutch, & Amya Alexandria Bullock. Jean also held a host of nieces and nephews very dear to her heart along with the brothers and sisters and other friends.Jean had three sons, Marlo Ernest and Kevin D. Butcher; one sister, Julia and two brothers, London and William Brooks who all preceded her in death.

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Jean Butcher

November 26, 1938 - August 12, 2006