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Gailya Maurita Butler was born on December 5, 1949 in Dallas, Texas and passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the age of 72 at home surrounded by her family. Gailya is preceded in death by her parents George Sr. and Oneida Benker; and her siblings George Benker Jr., Ray Benker, David Benker Sr., and Joseph Benker.

She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School. Worked as a cook at DeSoto East Middle School …

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Born

December 5th, 1949
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Got married to Charles Butler

March 3rd, 1968
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Passed away

November 30th, 2022
DeSoto, TX

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