Edna Ruth Butler

Mrs. Edna Ruth (Futrell) Butler, 85 of Murray, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray.
 
Born in Calloway County on October 28, 1940, Edna was the only child of Robert Alexander Futrell and Irene (McDaniel) Futrell.  She proudly graduated from Murray High School with the Class of 1959 and then married the love of her life, Jerry Don Butler, on December 16, 1961. Together they welcomed a precious daughter, Andrea Renee, on May 24,1966, and Edna embraced her calling as a devoted wife and mother.  
 
Edna also dedicated her life to serving the Lord through Spring Creek Baptist Church in Almo. There she taught herself to play the piano, served as a Sunday School teacher, and dedicated many years as both a member and director of the WMU. She was also instrumental in sharing Christ’s love through the children’s puppet ministry, touching the lives of countless young hearts. 
 
Those left to cherish memories of Edna include her loving husband of 64 years, Jerry Don Butler of Murray; her brother-in-law, Rickey Dale (Kathy) Butler of Hazel; a niece, Tina Butler (Barry) Ward of Hazel; and nephews, Craig (Kim) Butler of Owensboro, KY and Michael (Jennifer) Butler of Murray. She will also be dearly missed by several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, friends, and church family. 
 
In addition to her daughter Andrea Renee Butler, who passed away on August 2, 1983, Edna was also preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents, Robert Lee and Effie Mae (Scott) Futrell, and Ed and Eula (Wallace) McDaniel; and her parents-in-law, Carmon and Margrie Butler.
 
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. James Stom and Bro. Doug Sanders officiating.  Interment will follow the service at the Spring Creek Cemetery, 995 Spring Road, Almo, KY 42020. 
 
Friends may visit with the family after 10:00 a.m. until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
713 S. 4^th St., Murray, KY 42071.
 
Memorial contributions in memory of Edna may be made to the Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Billy Pyle, 394 Lovers Lane, Benton, KY 42025.
 
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Butler. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing her virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.