Mary Jeanne Butler

Mary Jeanne Butler, 57, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Branch and Anna Ford; and previous ex-husband, Ronald Lang.

Mary was employed at a variety of places over the years but worked for a length of time at the Exxon on 460, where she met her former husband, Kenny. She loved playing bingo with her late mother at the American Legion in Colonial Heights, as well as watching soap operas and movies. She adored her four grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family.

Mary is survived by her former husband and close friend of 18 years, Kenny Butler; daughter, Ashley Pam (Sarath); grandchildren, Kiasia Pam, Sariya Pam, Elijah Pam, and Kalissa Pam; siblings, Michael Ford (Sharon), John Ford (Mary), Sue Conner (Don), Dianna Greenway, and Glenn Ford (Pam); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and close friend, Cindi. The family would like to thank Commonwealth Catholic Charities, especially to Jessica Bryant, for help over the years.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.