From the first day I met Mrs. Butler , to the very last time I got the opportunity to talk to her, she was a strong fighter. The strongest, although she was very tired, she would always tell me how she loved her family and wanted to keep going on. She was there for me especially after losing my own mother, and although physically she couldn’t be there for me, she was ALWAYS there to support me mentally. I’m going to miss waiting to hear from you and our check ins, but I’m grateful your pain and suffering is no longer.  Please continue to shine down and continue to smile your beautiful smile up there.  I will keep your smile in my memory as well as all the beautiful and helpful memories we shared together in the past.  🫶🏽 I love you Mama Butler and am missing you deeply. Prayers and thoughts and love to the family will continue. 

My condolences to the Butler family. I first met Mimi when while serving with her husband Lewis in the Navy. The rest was history. Everyday after work I would drive over and hang out with the family. My presence became an everyday occurrence.  Mimi adopted me into her clan. I was the annoying little brother she never wanted but was happy to have. I picked at and annoyed her every chance I got. But whenever she needed me she knew I would come running no matter the time of day.  One of my best memories with her I was suppose to be sick and in my barracks room and she refused to accept that I couldnt come over and hang out so she called me pestered me until I caved in. I remember telling her that if i got caught outside i was in big trouble and she would just smile and say your with me nothing bad is going to happen. I went and picked her up and we went to Belmont park and we walked the strip. I remember we stopped for a pizza across the street from the roller coaster and when we headed back to keep walking we saw a lady with a string bikini and we looked at each other and just laughed as it was way too cold and overcast to be wearing that. That was my Mimi saw me in a bad place and jumped into action to make me feel better and smile again. I wish I could annoyingly over hug her again. I wish I could tell her im sorry that I wasnt there as much when she got sick. I wish I could tell her just how much she means/meant to me. When she got sick I remember freaking out it was the hear of Covid in 2020 and I had made up my mind I was going to drive from Virginia to San Diego and demand they let me in the hospital. I had to be talked down by her husband and my own mother who both asked the same question was I the husband or the friend? Mimi welcomed me into her family with arms wide open she entrusted me with her babies and in my darkest moments she was there and ever present light offering kind words, tears, and a safe place for me to express myself.  I am terribly heartbroken that she is gone but I take solace in knowing she is not hurting morning pain anymore. And I know she is somewhere out there sitting back smiling at all the love and support that is being showered not just on her and her life but on the family she has temporarily left behind. And I hope she knows that when we meet up again im really going to let her have it for making me cry like this. To the Butler family stay strong never forget the lessons she taught you. She is and always will be here with you all. And lastly words to live by we only live for a short time so make every second divine!!

I Love you so much Mimi and I will miss you more than you know!

Mrs. Butler, Mimi, was a true mama bear. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for her family. When we were at Memorial, she would bring us (all my students)yummy home cooked Japanese food just because. She would be at Hoover every chance she could to watch Lucas and Lucy play sports. We all knew her and loved her. She will be remembered fondly. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her kids and Mr. Butler 🙏

I am so thankful for the years i’ve spent around you and your family! Your mom showed up to EVERY game for all of you guys and ALWAYS made ends meet for her family. Thank you Butler family for always allowing me in your home to spend time with you guys and building a bond with you all. i love you guys forever🩷

My mom was the strongest person I’ve ever known. She fought every day. She loved me unconditionally, accepting all my flaws and imperfections. She would call me beautiful when I didn’t believe it myself. Through every heartbreak, milestone, and mess-up, she was always there for me. This has and will be the hardest heartbreak of my life. I will miss her calling my phone, calling my name, telling me good morning and asking me to go out to eat with her. I’m going to miss holding her hand and telling her I love her. I’m going to miss all of it. And I wish I had one more day to tell her I’m sorry for the way I treated her sometimes and that I have and will always love her.