Mrs. Theresa Ann Burkhardt Butler, 61, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday April 17, 2025, at Amorem Burke Hospice, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Butler was born January 26, 1964, in Monroe County, New York, a daughter of Carl J. Burkhardt, Sr. and Gail DeCook Burkhardt. Theresa was a member of High Peak Baptist Church and was employed for many years in a job she dearly loved, working as a CNA. She worked at Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Autumn Care and her favorite, The Shytle House at Burke Hospice.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 38 years, Wiliam “Bill” Butler of the home, a son, Joseph Burkhardt of Durham, and two daughters, Rachael Butler of Michigan, and Michaela Butler of Icard. Also surviving are a brother, Carl Burkhardt, Jr. (Lisa) of Rochester, NY, and three sisters, Paula Swaim of Berkley Springs WV, Lisa Post of Rochester, NY and Jill Armstrong of Rochester, NY.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday April 19, 2025, in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Rev. Shane Ramsey officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 4:00 P.M. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.
Memorials may be made to Amorem, Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Rd, Valdese, NC 28690 and Rusty’s Legacy, 139 Lytle Mountain Rd., Marion, NC 28752.
Sorry for your loss
Theresa will certainly be missed as a neighbor and a friend. She so dearly loved her family and her dogs. I will miss the times we spent together, but I am thankful she is at peace. She deserves it.
We called ourselves the Three Musketeers. We were exercise buddies at the pool and in class. She will really be missed.
Sorry for your loss