Barbara Nadean Butler

Barbara Nadean Butler, 81, of Fulton, Missouri, died July 6, 2020, at Parklane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wentzville, Missouri. She was born on October 27, 1938, in McCredie, Missouri, daughter of Homer Butler and Orphia (Scott) Butler and was the seventh of 12 children. She married John Brown in January of 1955, and they later divorced. Six children were born to this union and John proceeded her in death in April of 2020. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age at Old Richland Baptist Church. She attended New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church until her death. Her love for her family was only exceeded by her abiding faith and love in God. She was an avid baker and enjoyed singing. She was very proud of being in a singing group called the Spiritual Four with her sisters, Darlene and Juanita, and sister-in-law, Boopie Jean. Barbara was committed to family, a loyal friend and enjoyed helping others. She held the office of Reading Secretary for the Mt. Carmel District Association and the State Congress Christian Education. She also worked in the Missions Department for the Mt. Carmel District Association, as well as other offices at her church. She was passionate about helping others by working for the University of Missouri as a nurse technician for 17 years, and later became a stay at home mom. Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara never met a stranger, had a wonderful sense of humor, said what was on her mind, and loved to eat. She will be lovingly remembered by one (1) son, John W. Brown Jr. (Marilyn) of Sanford, N.C.; and three (3) daughters, Willetta Brookins (Lawrence) of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Betty Fagan of Wentzville, Mo., and Kathy Brown of Phenix City, Ala..; 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Butler (Marva) of Saint Louis, Mo., and Homer Butler Jr. (Robin) of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Juanita Butler of Fulton, Mo., Darlene Butler of Columbia, Mo., and Diana Stevens (James) of Wentzville, Mo. She also leaves to cherish her memory, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Jessi Butler, James Butler, Gene Butler, and William Butler Sr.; two sisters, Dorothy Graves, and Essie Johnson; two sons, Michael Brown, and Cecil Brown. Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service with a funeral service immediately following at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Harold Butler officiating. Burial will be at Callaway Memorial Gardens in Fulton, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory; 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri, 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.ParkerMillard.com