Billie Michelle Butler
January 18, 1968 ~ August 29, 2025
Asheville Butterfly TrailBillie Michelle Butler, 57, of Asheville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born January 18, 1968, to the late Bill and Katherine Brown.
Mimi, as she was affectionately known, was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Lonnie Butler. She is survived by her brother, Ricky Townsend; uncle, Rex (Barbara) Ingle, and aunt Elizabeth Ingle; as well as many cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.
She was a faithful attendee of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where she was an active participant in the Footprints Sunday School class.
Mimi touched so many lives. She worked for West Buncombe Elementary School for 23 years. Her love of children and unparalleled dedication to helping them grow and learn won’t soon be forgotten. She was unfailingly kind and those who had the privilege to know and love her will forever be blessed.
A celebration of Mimi’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Asheville.
Services
Celebration of Life: September 6, 2025 2:00 pm
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
200 Mt. Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Prayers for Missy’s family. Worked with her at West buncombe elementary school was always so sweet.
Sending love and prayers to the family. We worked together at West Buncombe and she for sure loved the children and always had a helping hand.. truly will be missed by all!
You helped my family so much. You brought so much joy to my son and you cared about us as a family so in turn you became our family. We just spoke a few days ago about how much she couldn’t wait to see her kids! You are an amazing soul. We will miss you big in our house. Eli and Rowan say they love you and and they will miss your morning hugs in car rider line.
Worked with Missy at West Buncombe. She was truly a blessing to be around and a guiding light to the children that she taught each day. Praying for comfort and peace for Missy’s family.
After I retired and had some medical issues, I needed some help with my elderly mom. She helped with the house and some cooking. During that time my mom and Missy developed a friendship. Missy called her “Mom” and was so sweet to her. She would make the best fried squash you ever ate because my mom loved it so. Yes, she will be missed.
With love,
Harvey, Roseann, and Heather…