Helena Butner Day

OAK HILL, WV – Helena (mawmaw) Butner Day, 82, of Oak Hill, WV, formerly of Peterstown, WV, peacefully went into the arms of Jesus after a short illness on March 29, 2019, at Hidden Valley Center in Oak Hill, WV. Born July 22, 1936, in Kentucky, she is predeceased by her parents, Hubert and Elzora (Winchell) Baize of Sunfish, KY. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters (Carlos Baize, George Baize, Juanita Baize Steele, Rosetta Baize Dotson, Claudis “Bunk” Baize, and her late husbands, John Eson Butner and Thomas C Day. She also had a loving daughter who passed away in 2015, Treva Elzora (Butner) Arrington. She was also preceded in death by two stepchildren, Lorie (Day) Justice and Thomas Day (wife Leah).

Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Gary Lee Butner and his wife Deborah of Oak Hill, WV, and Joey Jay Butner and his wife Vickie of Greensboro, NC. Grandchildren include Wendy (Butner) Raines, Joshua Butner, Stephanie (Butner) Dreggors, Molly (Kittle) Brown, Kaylee Butner, Emily Butner, Jessica Bethea and Melanie Elliott. Great grandchildren include Madilyn “Maddy” Brown, Gabriela “Gabby” Brown, Scarlette Raines and Reagan Jade Bethea. Also to cherish her memory are stepchildren Greg Day and his wife Kristie of Berwind, WV, Wade Day and his wife Jackie of Hickory, NC, Debbie (Day) Dempsey and her husband Joe of Connelly Springs, NC. Those stepchildren blessed her with a wonderful host of 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Helena also has a large host of other family and many close friends left to cherish her memory.

Helena was a homemaker and attended the Word of Faith Pentecostal Church in Rich Creek, VA. More importantly, she was a Christian and loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and was very active in her church before her failing health prevented her from attending services often. She especially loved her flowers, her back porch, her coffee, and her grandchildren. She loved all of her family and friends dearly and greatly enjoyed conversations with a cup of coffee in her hands. She was known for her wonderful genuine smile and her gentle and meek spirit. She taught all of those around her by example how to love and treat one another. She truly was an inspiration to all.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, WV, with Pastor Dennis Haga officiating and granddaughter Megan Jones singing. Burial will follow at Peterstown Cemetery in Rich Creek, VA. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank those who have extended prayer and emotional support for Helena during her final days. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.