Sally Bonsell Butler

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Visitation Schedule
Visitation
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Thursday, January 28, 2016
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Friday, January 29, 2016
2:00 P.M.


Interment
Old Dallas Cemetery
Mena, AR
Saturday, January 30, 2016
2:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Old Dallas Cemetery
Mena, AR  71953
Sally Bonsell Butler

of Little Rock, AR

June 21, 1930 - January 26, 2016

SALLY BONSELL BUTLER died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 following a brief illness at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She now joins her beloved twin sister, Bonnie, who made the final journey only weeks ago. As they were inseparable in life, they are now reunited for eternity. They were born on June 21, 1930 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Harold Jay and Beulah Hughes Bonsell.

Following her graduation from Mena, Arkansas High School, Sally followed her mother into the teaching profession in Wyoming while completing her college education at the Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) where she met her future husband, James Butler of Conway. Both graduated in the class of 1955. In 1962, they married beginning a 53-year loving relationship. They moved to Little Rock in 1963. Sally began a rich and rewarding 29-year career in the Pulaski County Special School District, retiring from Baker Elementary School in 1992. Though unable to have children of her own, Sally touched the lives of hundreds who fondly remember her a ''mothering'' figure who helped mold their futures.

Jim and Sally shared a lifelong love of fishing, gardening, woodworking and woodcarving and yes, even taking up golf (loosely defined!), and as the infirmities of age developed, just relaxing in one-another's company took on greater pleasure.

Preceding Sally in death, in addition to her parents and sister Bonnie Salyer, was an infant brother, John Grafton Bonsell. Survivors are her loving husband of 53 years, James F. Butler and nieces Bonnie Lee O'Baugh and Belinda Garvin (Steven).

Visitation will be 6:00 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13800 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 224-8300 with services at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is to be in Old Dallas Cemetery near Mena, Arkansas at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 30, 2016.



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Joan Bonsell Egge
Newcastle, WY
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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Jim,, our thoughts and prayer are with you. We truly loved our time with Sally and you. We will
be in touch. Love you!

Ken and Sue Jones
Little Rock,
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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Jim,
We are so sorry to learn of Sally's passing. We fondly remember the countless hours spent working with Crimewatch and other Ferndale endeavors. Sally was tireless in her efforts as were you and she will be greatly missed. Our love and sympathy are with you during this difficult time.With Love,
Ken and Sue Jones

Ferndale Extension Club
Little Rock,
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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Jim, it is with great sadness that we learned of Sally's passing. She was a wonderful ,wonderful lady and gave so much to the Extension club over so many years. We mourn her death with you and pray that God will give you comfort in the the weeks and months to come.With our sympathies. Elaine K. Jones, President

Samir sulieman
North little rock, AR
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Thursday, January 28, 2016

jim ,our thoughts and prayers are with you , Sally will be missed
Samir and Sally

Lauren (Garner) Davila
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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Jim, my prayers are with you. You and Sally were wonderful neighbors to us. I will always remember how sweet you both were to let us come visit all your furry "kids". You both hold a special place in my heart.

Mike Pounders
N.Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Lifting all of you up in my prayers. Sally was a wonderful lady. She will be missed so much.