Alice Catherine Butler

Alice moved to New Jersey in her early 20's, where she met and married Edgar Edward Butler, her husband of 48 years who passed away in 1992. Together they raised two sons, Earl Butler and Stanley Butler, and a step-daughter, Lorraine Johnson.

Before Alice’s retirement, she was employed by William Dixon, Inc., and C.R. Bard in New Jersey. She also managed her family-owned limousine service for many years. After her husband’s passing, Alice moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1995, to be closer to her sons. Alice enjoyed sewing and socializing with family and friends. She was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church in Orange, New Jersey, for many years, and New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Alice had various nicknames. Due to her youthful appearance and demeanor, her church family at New Mount Zion Baptist Church gave her the nickname of “The Recycled Teenager,” or simply, “Recycle.” Her family gave her the nickname of “Miss Nickels” due to her thrifty ways.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Ada and Frank Blanton; her siblings, Annie Bowe, Queen Reese, Helena Thomas, Wellington Blanton, Garland Blanton, and Douglas Blanton; and step-daughter Lorraine Johnson and step-son Fred Johnson.

Alice is survived by her sons, Earl (and wife Vanessa) and Stanley (and wife Mary); grandchildren, Terri Livingston, Janelle Butler, James (Tu) Walker, Jr., twins Grace and Leanna Butler; great-grandchildren, Rashanna Harmon, James Walker, III (JD) and Jayla Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Alice will be deeply missed by her family, church family, and friends, but never forgotten for her smile and warm and friendly personality. The family would like to thank her loving and compassionate caregivers, Birdie Pearson (her dear friend), Linda McMillan, Lisa Bush, and Arletha Collins.

Homegoing services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, 9550 Shepherd Road, Dallas, Texas.

Burial will be held at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens, U.S. Highway #1 North, Woodbridge, New Jersey.