Vivian Butts

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Vivian W. Butts
Vivian W. Butts, 80, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 6, 2013. Born Oct. 5, 1933 in Fentress, VA, daughter of the late Wendell Curtis and Catherine Lily (Spruill) Williams. Vivian joined the Bethlehem Police Dept. in 1964 as the city’s first female officer. Promoted to sergeant in 1980, she retired in 1989 after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond Earl Butts Sr. Survivors: son, Raymond (Teresa) E. Butts Jr., Accokeek, MD; daughter, Sharon R. King, Fresh Meadows, NY; three granddaughters and one grandson; “son” Karl (Deborah) Lyons of East Stroudsburg, PA; brothers: Elmer (Antonia) and Wayman (Annie) Williams of Beth., Edward and Donald Williams, of Allentown; two brothers-in-law; seven sisters-in-law, including Clara (Roland) Williams of Beth. The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and compassion provided by staff of St. Luke’s Hospice and those who cared for her at home. Visitation: 6 pm – 8 pm Friday (remarks 6:30 – 7:30 pm), and 10 am – 11 am Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, 925 E. Geopp St., Beth. Funeral: 11 am Saturday at church. Those planning expressions of sympathy are asked to consider donations to a favorite charity or St. Luke's Hospice, Attn: Development Office, 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem 18015.
Jesse Johnson Funeral Home of Allentown is in charge of arrangements

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