Virginia, a strong and supportive mother who was devoted to her family and her faith, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2018 at her residence in Charlotte. She was born to Glenn and Ruth (Schleicher) Richey. in Holt, MI.
She attended Okemos High School, where she loved to sing in the choir, graduating in 1951.
On July 20, 1968 she married Merle Butrick in Lansing, MI. Together they raised their five daughters on their farm outside of Charlotte.
As a homemaker Virginia said she "tried to do and be what God would want me to be for my family and my faith."
She loved to sew for her family making appliquéd quilts for all her grandchildren. She even had the talent to make porcelain dolls for some. Summers would find her tending a vast garden to provide for her family throughout the year. She believed that "Home made is best."
Her faith in God was demonstrated through her love for her faith and as an active member of Chester Gospel Church.
Virginia is survived by her five daughters, Debbie (Jim) Myers, of Osseo, Dawn (Ernie) Ray, of Ada, Dianna (David) Laverdiere, of Charlotte, Darla (Mike) Hibbard, of Howell, and Dorothy (Kevin) Wenger, of Mt Pleasant, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Douglas (Dorothy) Richey of Mason, Bruce Richey of Grand Ledge, and Garth (Jan) Richey of Oregon.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Merle Eugene Butrick, two granddaughters Kristen Hundt, and Betsy Ray; two sisters, Violet Richey, and Crystal Schermorhorn, and three brothers, Fred Richey, Clare Richey, and Vernon Richey.
Funeral services were Wednesday, January 10th, 2018, at the Chester Gospel Church, Charlotte, with Pastor Marc Livingston, officiating. Burial took place in the Gresham Cemetery.
If desired, the family suggests memorial to Iski Ministry (Jason and Nissae Williamson).
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
She attended Okemos High School, where she loved to sing in the choir, graduating in 1951.
On July 20, 1968 she married Merle Butrick in Lansing, MI. Together they raised their five daughters on their farm outside of Charlotte.
As a homemaker Virginia said she "tried to do and be what God would want me to be for my family and my faith."
She loved to sew for her family making appliquéd quilts for all her grandchildren. She even had the talent to make porcelain dolls for some. Summers would find her tending a vast garden to provide for her family throughout the year. She believed that "Home made is best."
Her faith in God was demonstrated through her love for her faith and as an active member of Chester Gospel Church.
Virginia is survived by her five daughters, Debbie (Jim) Myers, of Osseo, Dawn (Ernie) Ray, of Ada, Dianna (David) Laverdiere, of Charlotte, Darla (Mike) Hibbard, of Howell, and Dorothy (Kevin) Wenger, of Mt Pleasant, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Douglas (Dorothy) Richey of Mason, Bruce Richey of Grand Ledge, and Garth (Jan) Richey of Oregon.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Merle Eugene Butrick, two granddaughters Kristen Hundt, and Betsy Ray; two sisters, Violet Richey, and Crystal Schermorhorn, and three brothers, Fred Richey, Clare Richey, and Vernon Richey.
Funeral services were Wednesday, January 10th, 2018, at the Chester Gospel Church, Charlotte, with Pastor Marc Livingston, officiating. Burial took place in the Gresham Cemetery.
If desired, the family suggests memorial to Iski Ministry (Jason and Nissae Williamson).
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Virginia, a strong and supportive mother who was devoted to her family and her faith, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2018 at her residence in Charlotte. She was born to Glenn and Ruth (Schleicher) Richey. in Holt, MI.
She attended Okemos High School, where she loved to sing in the choir, graduating in 1951.
On July 20, 1968 she married Merle Butrick in Lansing, MI. Together they raised their five daughters on their farm outside of Charlotte.
As a homemaker Virginia said she "tried to do and be what God would want me to be for my family and my faith."
She loved to sew for her family making appliquéd quilts for all her grandchildren. She even had the talent to make porcelain dolls for some. Summers would find her tending a vast garden to provide for her family throughout the year. She believed that "Home made is best."
Her faith in God was demonstrated through her love for her faith and as an active member of Chester Gospel Church.
Virginia is survived by her five daughters, Debbie (Jim) Myers, of Osseo, Dawn (Ernie) Ray, of Ada, Dianna (David) Laverdiere, of Charlotte, Darla (Mike) Hibbard, of Howell, and Dorothy (Kevin) Wenger, of Mt Pleasant, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Douglas (Dorothy) Richey of Mason, Bruce Richey of Grand Ledge, and Garth (Jan) Richey of Oregon.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Merle Eugene Butrick, two granddaughters Kristen Hundt, and Betsy Ray; two sisters, Violet Richey, and Crystal Schermorhorn, and three brothers, Fred Richey, Clare Richey, and Vernon Richey.
Funeral services were Wednesday, January 10th, 2018, at the Chester Gospel Church, Charlotte, with Pastor Marc Livingston, officiating. Burial took place in the Gresham Cemetery.
If desired, the family suggests memorial to Iski Ministry (Jason and Nissae Williamson).
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
She attended Okemos High School, where she loved to sing in the choir, graduating in 1951.
On July 20, 1968 she married Merle Butrick in Lansing, MI. Together they raised their five daughters on their farm outside of Charlotte.
As a homemaker Virginia said she "tried to do and be what God would want me to be for my family and my faith."
She loved to sew for her family making appliquéd quilts for all her grandchildren. She even had the talent to make porcelain dolls for some. Summers would find her tending a vast garden to provide for her family throughout the year. She believed that "Home made is best."
Her faith in God was demonstrated through her love for her faith and as an active member of Chester Gospel Church.
Virginia is survived by her five daughters, Debbie (Jim) Myers, of Osseo, Dawn (Ernie) Ray, of Ada, Dianna (David) Laverdiere, of Charlotte, Darla (Mike) Hibbard, of Howell, and Dorothy (Kevin) Wenger, of Mt Pleasant, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Douglas (Dorothy) Richey of Mason, Bruce Richey of Grand Ledge, and Garth (Jan) Richey of Oregon.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Merle Eugene Butrick, two granddaughters Kristen Hundt, and Betsy Ray; two sisters, Violet Richey, and Crystal Schermorhorn, and three brothers, Fred Richey, Clare Richey, and Vernon Richey.
Funeral services were Wednesday, January 10th, 2018, at the Chester Gospel Church, Charlotte, with Pastor Marc Livingston, officiating. Burial took place in the Gresham Cemetery.
If desired, the family suggests memorial to Iski Ministry (Jason and Nissae Williamson).
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
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