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Henrietta Butts, 97, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, in her residence. She was born in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Henry and Hannah (Powell) Willams. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren. When her health allowed, she enjoyed attending Church where she was the oldest active member of Trydestone Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her granddaughter Deborah (Whitner) Lytle; of Springfield, Ohio; three grandsons Mark (Lisa) Lytle Jr., of Kentucky, Brandon (Shanda) Lytle, of Fairborn, Ohio; and Dereck Lytle, of Springfield, Ohio. Seven great-great-grandchildren and a host of other family members including special cousin Diane Fergerson and a special family friend Robert Hawkins. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Rev. Acie Butts Jr., daughter Darla (Williams) Clark, two sisters Inez Johnson and Shirley Mitchel, grandson, John Williams III. Service for Henrietta Butts will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Trydestone Missionary Baptist Church at 1710 Damascus Ave, Springfield, Ohio. Visitation will be 11:00 am until the time of service which will be at 12noon with Rev. Richard Hagans officiating. Interment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery. Social distancing protocol will be observed, and a face mask will be required. Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls-Freeman Funeral Home.
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