Augusta Butterfield

Augusta Marie Butterfield, 92, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away at 2:05 A.M. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Heartland of Bellefontaine.

She was born December 5, 1919 in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Doris Reeves.

On October 29, 1937 in Hamilton, Ohio she married Marvin Eugene “Gene” Butterfield and he preceded her in death May 17, 2011. Also preceding her in death was a grandson, James Butterfield.

Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Smith of Russells Point, Ohio and Sue Kirby of Bellefontaine, Ohio; a son, Jim Butterfield of Lakeview; grandchildren, Cheryl Schoeplfe, Carol (Doug) Fleischmann, Cathy Schoeplfe, Elisabeth (Bill) Coyer, Joe (Kim) Kirby, Jeff (Jennifer) Kirby, Colleen (John) Gerke, Jacob O. (Amy) Butterfield; sixteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a homemaker and worked four years in the cafeteria of the Indian Lake High School. A member of the Indian Lake Community Church in Russells Point, Ohio, she was a member of Bellefontaine O.E.S and a former member of Indian Lake O.E.S. She was a mother advisor to Rainbow Girls and enjoyed golfing, playing cards and was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State University fan. Her love of Coca-Cola earned her the name of “The Coke Lady” at Heartland of Bellefontaine. She loved spending winters in Florida with her husband and collecting shells.

Pastor Karen Blackburn will conduct the funeral service Monday, November 5, 2012 at 12 noon at the Smith-Eichholtz Funeral Home in Lakeview, where friends may call two hours prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Lima, Ohio at the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland of Bellefontaine Activities Fund 221 School St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311