COLUMBIA Susie Butler Funchess, 68, of Columbia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Shandon Baptist Church.
She was born Columbia, SC to Lew and Martha Butler on December 14, 1949 and graduated from Dreher High School. She later spent many years in Louisiana before returning to Columbia in 1986. She was a long time member of Shandon Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lew Wendell Butler and her son, Marion Butler Funchess. She is survived by close friends, Carolyn Gilmore (James), Virginia Herring (Hunter), Paulette Barrs (Ralph) and Lanier Jones as well as the Spearman family, many cousins and friends and her beloved dog “Cuddles”.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212, or pawmettolifeline.org. Elmwood Funeral Home and Cremations are assisting the family with arrangements.
