Emma Lou Head Butler, age 78, of Chattanooga passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. She was born April 2, 1937 in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Rev. W. I. and Gladys Head.
She was a member of Christ Family Church.
Mrs. Butler retired from BellSouth after 29 years of service.
She and her husband were avid travelers having been in 50 countries and all 50 states.
Her son, Coy Butler, Jr. and brother, Roy (Gail) Head preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, William “Coy” Butler, Sr.; sisters, Shirley (Wilkie) Green, Faye Pharr, and Gerry (Danny) Colter all of Chattanooga; brother, Bill (Margaret) Head of Lebanon, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 18, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. in the North Chapel with Bishop Calvin Nunley officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee 37343.