Louise Pait Butler

Louise Pait Butler, 93 of Bladenboro, passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 7, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Butler, Sr.; daughters: Joyce and Lois Butler; parents, Will L. Pait Sr. and Sally Hester Pait; sisters: Ganara Pait, Vera Pait, Annie Mae Singletary and Lonnie Mae Batten; brothers: Joe and Fred Pait.

Louise is survived by her two sons: Donald Butler (Ann) of Clinton, William Butler, Jr. (Debbie) of Charlotte; three daughters: Susan Carter (Nick) of Bladenboro, Emily Hatcher (Tommy) of Harrells, Marilyn Inman (John) of Clinton; brother, Will L. Pait, Jr. (Joyce) of Southern Pines and a very special niece, Pauline Taylor of Lumberton.

Louise is also survived by her grandchildren: Ashley B. Love (Will) of Charlotte, Dr. Natalie H. Rochester (Daniel) of Kernersville, Brett Carter (Jennifer) of Camden, SC, Hilarie H. Beam (Paul) of Forest City, Courtney B. Moneymaker (Travis) of Pineville, Cameron Hatcher (Danielle) of Waupon, WI, Jordan Carter (Jordan) of Whiteville, Whitney B. Shehane (Brandon) of Indian Land, SC, Faith Inman of Raleigh and Landen Inman (Halee) of Clinton. Her great grandchildren are: Kason, Briggs and Finn Carter, Connor and Morgan Shehane, Ayden and Bentyn Moneymaker, Lainey, Avery, and Sydney Beam, Caroline and Carleigh Rochester, Hailey and Riley Hatcher, Thea Love and Delilah Inman.

Louise was a loving wife for seventy years. She was a nurturing mother and mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to everyone she met. Her greatest joy in life was serving her Lord and Savior and her family. It has been said many times that "food" was her "Love Language"! For anyone visiting in her home this love was quickly experienced. She always enjoyed cooking for others and making sure they had something to eat.

Louise was a supportive wife, always encouraging her husband and helping with many endeavors of work on the farm, community, church and home. Her husband was known to say of Louise, "she has never disappointed me." Their love story is evident in their faith, their family and their community. Louise used her gifts for caring for others through her family and community. Louise's legacy is the family she helped create. Through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she shared her love of Jesus and her ability to celebrate life together. Prior to her death, she had many conversations with her family and mentioned how joyous it will be to be in heaven. Her greatest desire is that her friends and family will accept Jesus so they too will know eternal life.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, September 14th at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Bladenboro. Reverend Warren Hill, Reverend Tommy Hatcher and John Inman officiating. Family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to any of the following: Zion Hill Baptist Church, PO Box 7, Bladenboro, NC 28320. Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, Att: Angel House, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401-7335.