Martha Ann Butler, 81, passed away, Saturday, August, 29, 2026, at Evercare of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois. She was born January, 15, 1945 in Waco, Texas, the daughter of John P. And Martha L. (Jones) Butler.

Martha participated in Special Olympics. She enjoyed music and singing especially listening to Elvis.

Martha is survived by her brother, John(Sandy) Butler of Forreston, Illinois. Also, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, September, 5, 2026, P. M. in First United Methodist Church, Forreston. Rev. Cherie Quillman, will officiate. Visitation will be noon until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.