Patricia Ann Butler, 78, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, Missouri. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at South Point Cemetery in Orrick, Missouri. A celebration of life and luncheon will follow, serving Pat’s favorite Zarda BBQ, will be 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Grain Valley Community Center, Grain Valley, Missouri. Contributions can be made to: Show Me Christian Youth Home – Lathrop, Missouri.
Patricia was born on May 3, 1947, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Woodrow Francis Craighead and Nellie Mae (Dotson) Craighead. She was the oldest of ten children and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1965. On November 12, 1966, she married the love of her life, Richard Butler, and together they shared 43 years of marriage.
A woman of strong Christian faith, Patricia devoted decades of service as a preschool Sunday school teacher at Oak Grove Christian Church. She cherished her family deeply, and her warm spirit, faith, and love will continue to live on through them.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Butler; sisters, Sandy and Teri; and her brother, John.
She is survived by her daughter, Tracy (Lynn) Wilson; her son, Richie Butler (Sara MacLean); grandchildren, Jonathan Wilson, Grace Wilson, and Jack MacLean; siblings, Woody, Sherry, Brenda, Boogie “Ron,” Charlie, and Steve, along with their families; and her faithful dog, Sally.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Grain Valley, MO 64075 816-847-4441
Kathy Dillard
15 Sep 2025She was one of the sweetest. I enjoyed our talks we had. I will miss her. Prayers to all the family.
Marlene Johnson
16 Sep 2025I am so sorry to hear this. She was a great lady. I have lots of found memories of her. May God give you and your family and give you comfort at this time.
Opal Hoke
16 Sep 2025Ritchie and family, may all of Your precious memories sustain you in the coming days.
Opal
Kathy Easter
16 Sep 2025Pat was a very special lady and showed God’s love to many children through the years. She was always thinking of others. Her sugar cookies were the best too!
Joshua Perez
17 Sep 2025My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord give you comfort and peace in your sorrow.
Proverbs 31:25,28 – describes a virtuous woman who is adorned with strength and dignity, confident in her future, and speaks with wisdom and kindness. She manages her household diligently, ensuring no one eats the bread of idleness. Her children and husband rise to praise her, recognizing her blessed nature and outperforming other virtuous women through her devotion to God.
Elizabeth Pyle
19 Sep 2025Many of my childhood mornings were spent with Pat. She was my first Sunday school teacher, and she was so much fun. She always handed out candy to us, and had games and crafts for us to do. She always had sympathy for a skinned knee or hurt feelings, and something kind to say to everyone, especially small children. She possessed a well of patience and a genuine joy that she shared with everyone. I’m thankful for the memories of her. She was a lovely person.