Joanne Elizabeth Butler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joanne Elizabeth Butler, 66 of Holden, MO passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 28, 2019. Joanne was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 04, 1953 to John and Christine McGovern. Joanne’s family moved to Independence, MO when she was 5 years old. Joanne attended William Chrisman High School until the age of 16, where she met John David Butler and married him on November 21, 1969, at her parents' house in Independence, MO. Upon her marriage to John, she moved to Holden, MO. Once in Holden, she attended Holden High School for a year until her completion of a GED. Joanne then began to work at Holden Manor Care Center as a Nurses Assistant, until moving onto Cass County Medical Center as a Nurses Assistant in the Emergency Room. She worked at Cass County Medical Center until moving onto Holden School District to become a Special Education Assistant working with children with disabilities. Joanne especially loved her job and her kids. After working as an assistant she chose to work in the kitchen at Holden Middle School, where she eventually retired to care for her ailing father. During the years her children attended school, she proudly wore the title of President for the PTA. Joanne is survived by her husband of the home, John David; a daughter Lyda Caroline Butler of Humansville, MO; a son and daughter-in-law Josh and Sara Butler of Holden, MO; A daughter Amy Kiser and Richard Rogers of Holden, MO; a daughter and son-in-law Lara and Steven Hostetter of Holden, MO; a son and daughter-in-law Christian and Maria Butler of Waynesville, MO. Joanne also leaves behind a sister and sister-in-law Patricia Jean McGovern and Charlette Duckett of Independence, MO, and many nephews, nieces, cousins, grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. Joanne was preceded in death by her loving sister and brother-in-law Katherin and John White of Independence, MO, and her amazing parents, John P and Christine McGovern. Joanne was so wonderfully blessed to have 16 grandchildren, that she adored. Johnathan Michael, Dakota Wayne, Alex, Jamie, Dalton, Callie, Ashely, Asia, Olivia, Hayden, Brenndon, Camina, Lillian, Bradley, and Johnny. She also had a very special great-granddaughter, Aubrey Rose. Joanne’s favorite hobby was cooking. When visiting, you would never leave her house hungry. She loved to go on cruises and took every grandchild with the exception of 4, on a cruise when they turned 12. She loved to make her grandchildren smile. She loved her children, all her grandchildren, and her great-grandchild fiercely. Joanne never met a stranger on the street that did not gravitate to her. She was full of jokes and laughter. Her genuine love and compassion shown through family, friends, and those off the streets. For those who were lucky enough to be loved by her will always cherish their memories of her. A service of memory and love will be offered on October 1st from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and the funeral will be October 2nd at 10:00. Both services will be at Campbell-Cast Funeral Home on 5th Street and Pine in Holden, MO. There will be a dinner to follow the funeral at the New Hope Baptist Church in Holden, MO. Please come celebrate her life and many wonderful memories with the family. Memorial contributions are suggested to the New Hope Baptist Church in Memory of Joanne Butler.

Joanne Elizabeth Butler

March 4, 1953 - September 28, 2019