Gail Frances Butts

Gail Frances Butts, 86, of Lake Hamilton, FL, passed away on August 14, 2024, at Astoria Health and Rehab Center in Winter Haven, FL. She was born on January 28, 1938, in Macon, GA, to Wilbur K. and Frances McGirt Gardner. Gail graduated from the University of Georgia and moved to Florida in 1957. She worked as a home economics teacher before retiring in the early 1960s to become a devoted homemaker. Gail was active in the Lake Hamilton Women’s Club and served the Lord through her local church in both children’s and ladies’ ministries. Gail was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winter Haven, FL.

Gail loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. She found joy in cooking, gardening, flower arranging, sewing, and crafting. Known for her generous and caring nature, she was always thoughtful, cheerful, and focused on encouraging and supporting others.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Foy L. Butts; and her brother, Kenneth McGirt Gardner. Gail is survived by her son, Keith (Allyson) Butts; her daughters, Debbie McCutcheon and Karen (George) Richards; five grandchildren, Jason Bunch, Shawn Bunch, Jeremy McCutcheon, Devin Butts, and Brent Butts; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor Bunch, Paeton Bunch, Brody McCutcheon, and Leland Bunch.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 10:30 am at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Haines City, FL. The family will receive friends at 10:00 am. Gail will be laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery in Haines City, FL.