JESSIE BUTT

Jessie Jean (Harris) Butt, 98 of Delavan, died at Mulberry Glen in Whitewater on Aug. 10, 2020.

She was born March 19, 1922 in Delavan to Jesse and Pearl Mitchell Harris. She was a graduate of Delavan High School and the Wisconsin Academy of Cosmetic Art in Milwaukee.

Jessie worked at beauty shops in Janesville prior to her marriage to Orville L. Butt in Delavan on Nov. 18, 1944. He died June 20, 1984. They lived in the Delavan and Richmond area throughout their married life and were members of Richmond United Methodist Church where Jessie served as treasurer for many years.

She served as Richmond Town Clerk for 14 years. A member of Fairfield Grange for more than 70 years, holding various offices in the Grange and was also a member of the Grange Degree and Drill Team. She belonged to the Richmond Crafters for many years. Her family and the little country church were her life.

Jessie is survived by son Arlen (Dianne) Butt of Whitewater; daughter, Elaine (Dan) Kelleher of Delavan; four grandchildren, Casey, Corey, Carmen and Chester; great grandchildren, Kya, Natalie and DeClan, Nolan, Savannah and Keyon’Dre; sister, Charlotte Holt; sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Carla Jean; sister, Frances Christiansen.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Richmond United Methodist Church are suggested. Private family services due to COVID-19 will be held Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Richmond Cemetery.

Betzer Family Funeral Home is serving the family.