Ms. Doris V Butler

Doris Virginia "Dinky" Butler, 82, passed away May 30, 2022, at home after a long illness. Doris was a native of Chattanooga. She graduated from Central High School (1957), University of Chattanooga (1961) and got her Master's degree at Tulane University (1963). She lived and taught in New Orleans for 22 years. She was appointed the first Honorary ESL Chair in Louisiana, received an Outstanding Teacher award, and a plaque from her students which she valued greatly.

After teaching in New Orleans, she decided to live in Washington D. C. to be near family and friends. She taught ESL in the DC schools for 16 years. Her students were from five continents and she loved her work with them.

During summers Doris taught in Spain and Mexico, living with families, and traveling throughout the countries. Traveling was always a passion for Doris. She traveled in Europe and visited Asia and North Africa. She also loved to travel in the United States, especially the Southwest.

Doris loved to read and felt lost without a book. She wrote short stories and poetry and loved movies and plays. She loved to sing and was delighted to attend her favorite opera, "Aida," at the Baths of Caracalla just outside of Rome.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Florence Butler, her beloved grandmother, Bertha Butler and her aunts Betty Fox and Irene Barnes and her beloved dog Sammy. She is survived by her sister Phyllis Butler Hartman who was also her full time caretaker during her long illness, her cousins and many lifelong friends.

There will be a private funeral and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time.

Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.