Shirley Ruth (Harris) Butler

Shirley Ruth (Harris) Butler; Age 94, of Moon Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Tapestry Senior Living in Moon Twp. Born May 31, 1930, Shirley was the daughter of the late Sydney and Emma Harris. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late John “Jack” C. Butler who preceded her in death in 2000. Cherished mother of Rhonda Butler Hricik and John C. Butler, Jr. (Susan). Sister of the late June and Robert Harris. Grandmother of Kyra (Rob) Tumulty and Mara Hricik (Jalen Byrd). Great-grandmother of Malia, Kinsey and Sage. Shirley was a graduate from New Castle High School. She went on to work as an Administrator for the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce. She was a long-time member of the Order of Eastern Star where she was a Worthy Matron. She volunteered for 20 years at the Pittsburgh international airport as a Travelers Aide and then as an Ambassador. She was also formerly the past president of a local woman’s club and past president of the local AARP. She and her husband were also members of the Montour Heights Country Club. Her hobbies included playing bridge, bowling and reading. Visitation will be held at the R.D. Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 981 Brodhead Road, Moon Twp on Monday, February 10th from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 11th at 10 AM officiated by Rev. Tim Patterson. Interment will follow at the Sewickley Cemetery where Shirley will be laid to rest with her beloved Jack. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sharon Community Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer's Association.

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