of Benton, AR
March 10, 1928 - February 18, 2024
Margaret Butler Burrell died on February 18, 2024. Born March 10, 1928 to Noel and Gladys Butler in Vicksburg, Mississippi. After living in Jackson and Natchez, Mississippi, she moved to Benton, Arkansas in 1937. She graduated from Benton High School in 1946. She and Billie Sue Kauffman tied for class salutatorian. Margaret and Billie Sue (Sudie) were roommates at Stephens College for women in Columbia, Missouri and became sisters-in-law when they married brothers. After living in Southern California for 25 years she returned to Benton, Arkansas in 1982.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Noel Butler Jr.; Sister, Zilpah (Zip) Steed; her godchild and nephew, James Steed Jr. and her husbands, Eulos Holland and Ben Burrell.
She is survived by her son, Kurt Holland (Ramona); stepson, Jim Burrell; granddaughter, Amanda George (Collin); great grandson, Maddox and many more adored nieces, nephews and friends.
Margaret retired from the court system of San Bernardino County, California in 1981. She enjoyed playing bridge and volunteering. She was certified by the library of Congress as a braille transcriber, active in C.J Cohn and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, the visitation will be held at 10am and the memorial service will be held at 11am both at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Arkansas School of the Blind or Our Lady of Fatima School student fund.
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6 Condolence(s)
Jeanie Bream
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Margaret at the Superior Court in Ontario, California. I knew her when she married Judge Ben Burrell. She was a lovely and classy lady who had grace and a great sense of humor. She was a wonderful and kind woman
Sorry for the family's loss.
Nancy Collyer
Friday, February 23, 2024
Dear Kurt, Ramona and family, Ms. Margaret was a sweet blessing and delight to all of us at Mt. Carmel. Knowing her for these past several years has brightened my life. You are all very special and our prayers are with you. We certainly know where she is right now!
Alexis Lawrence
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Margaret was a beautiful lady and friend to my family.
May she rest in peace. God Bless her.
Sincerely,
Alexis and Family
Billie Henry
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Margaret was a great friend and we enjoyed playing bridge together.
Debby Meece
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Margaret was kind, caring, generous and beautiful inside and out. She was always “dressed up” when she came to church and was devoted to her faith. I will treasure her friendship and pray for the peaceful repose of her soul. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Miranda McBride
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Mrs. Burrell was a sweet person with a beautiful smile and she was always friendly. REST IN PARADISE SWEET LADY