Charlie M. Butler, 78, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2024, in Liberty, Texas. She was born on March 2, 1946, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to the late Claude and Isabelle Cavalier, Charlie led a vibrant and passionate life.
Charlie was known for her love of gambling and spending time with her mother and daughter at casinos and living in the life of luxury at the hotels. Shopping was one of her greatest hobbies, and she cherished the freedom of the open road. A devoted daughter, she had a big heart and was deeply caring and loving towards her parents and family, despite their quirks and complexities. Charlie was fiercely protective, feisty, and full of spirit—a true firecracker who loved lighthouses and frogs. She was always willing to go above and beyond for others, even when it was not in her best interest. Her love for crawfish and seafood was as large as her heart, and she remained hotheaded until her last day. Above all, she adored her children and grandchildren with her whole heart.
Charlie was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Isabelle Cavalier; her loving and devoted husband, James E. Butler; her daughter, Paula Percle; her siblings, Peggy Scully, James Cavalier, William Cavalier, and Roy Cavalier; and her son-in-law, JR Benavides.
She is survived by her children: Okie Percle and wife Shelly of Highlands, Texas; James Butler and wife Jeannie of Dayton, Texas; Sheila Benavides of Dayton, Texas; and Caula Percle of Dayton, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Travis Percle, Troy Percle, and Jauko Percle; her siblings: Shirley Cottrell and husband Chris, Glena Murry and husband Silas, Melissa Cavalier and Charles Moreau, Wayne Cavalier and wife Janet; her sister-in-law, Laura Cavalier; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
A visitation for Charlie will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Sterling Funeral Home 602 N. Main Street, in Dayton, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. with Brother Jeff Day officiating. A graveside service and committal will immediately follow in Palms Memorial Park in Dayton, Texas.
Honoring the family as pallbearers are Travis Percle, James Butler, Jauko Percle, Troy Percle, Trampus Michalsky, and Justin Cline. Honorary pallbearers are Aaron Crowder and Keenan Thacker.
Charlie M. Butler will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her fiery spirit and loving heart will be remembered forever.
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