Anna Lee Brown Butler, 97, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Batesville.
She was born on December 6, 1928, in Floral, Arkansas, to Jack and Dorothy Brown. Anna was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville. She dedicated many years of her life to serving as an elementary school teacher, touching the lives of countless children with her patience, kindness, and wisdom.
Anna had a gift for sewing and lovingly made beautiful clothing for her family. She also found great joy in crafting and generously shared her handmade creations with the residents of Woodcrest Assisted Living, bringing smiles to many through her thoughtfulness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Bernice Frazier; her brother, Charles Brown; and her son, Gary Wayne Butler.
Anna is survived by her devoted husband of 77 years, Roby Lee Butler of Batesville; her son, Dennis Lee Butler (Dorriese) of Batesville; her grandchildren, Tara Lynn Butler of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Haley LeeAnn Butler of Fairbanks, Alaska, Dr. Heather Christine James (Mark) of Huntsville, Alabama, and Ashley Lene’ Nelms (Preston) of Batesville, Arkansas, as well as seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Anna will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her loving heart, and the beautiful legacy she leaves behind in her family and community.
Graveside services will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with Rev. Stefan Eubanks and Randy Scott officiating.
Visitation will be held at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm.
Memorials may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
