Connie Sue Butler

Connie Sue Butler, 66, of Cowling, Illinois, died Friday, February 24, 2017, at her home. She was born March 6, 1950, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Billy Lee Trusty and Ruby Marie (Terry) Trusty. She married Lewis Lee Junior Butler on October 11, 1969, and he preceded her in death on August 17, 2015.

Connie was an active member of the Cowling Free Methodist Church and she was an avid supporter of the Cowling Community Center. Among her interests were flower arranging, shopping and cooking Sunday dinners for her friends and family.

Survivors include her mother Marie Trusty of Cowling; son Aaron (Jennifer) Butler of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter Leslie (John) Novak of Ashley, Illinois; brother Billy Ray (Shannon) Trusty; sister Patti (Steve) Funkhouser, all of Cowling; grandchildren KLee Novak, Drew Novak, Dylan Speir, Jacob (Caitlinn) Speir, MaKayla Speir, Addison Butler, Graham Butler; great grandchildren Paislee Novak and Rexton Novak Jones.

She is preceded in death by her father; husband; brother Ed Trusty; and sister Tina Rhinehart.

Visitation is 5-8 pm, Monday, February 27, 2017, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville, Illinois. Funeral is at 10 am, Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at Cook Funeral Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery near Cowling.

Memorials may be made to the Cowling Free Methodist Church and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel.

Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Grayville, February 27, 2017 - 5-8pm

Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Grayville, February 28, 2017 - 10am

Memorials: Cowling Free Methodist Church