SHELVEN JEAN BUTCHER, age 78, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7:47 a.m. at the Fayette County Memorial Hospital.

She was born on September 24, 1938 in Ross County to Leroy and Sarah M. Payne Bivens. She was a long time member at the Hickory Lane Church of Christ in Washington CH, she had also worked as a teacher's assistant at the Rose Avenue Elementary School. Shelven enjoyed cooking, collecting bells, listening to country music, and spending time with her family.

Shelven was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cary E. Butcher, whom she married on November 30, 1962; infant daughter, Kimberly Sue Butcher; sister, Ruth E. Bivens; sister-in-laws, Jane Jarrett, Judy Butcher, Freeda (Donald) Edwards, and Ludene (Carl) Haines; and brother-in-laws, Robert Paul, Steve Knisley, Jim Butcher, Isaac Butcher, Charles Butcher, Raymond Butcher Sr., and Denver Mullikin.

Survivors include her children, Donald E. Butcher, Ronald L. (Carolyn) Butcher, and Kellie Jo Butcher; grandson, Levi Butcher; step-grandson, Drew (Jasmine) Horvath of California; step-granddaughter, Jessica Arnett; great-granddaughter, Jade Horvath; siblings, Gertrude Paul, David (Carol) Bivens, Mae (John) Cook, Shirley Jo (Gary) Goddard, and Elsie Knisley; sister-in-laws, Sib Yahn, Mary (David) Beoddy, and Clarajean Mullikin. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Danny Dodds officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Online condolences can be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Summers Funeral Home

Monday March 13th, 2017

4:00pm - 6:00pm

223 W Market St Washington Court House , OH 43160

Funeral Service

Summers Funeral Home

Monday March 13th, 2017

6:00pm

223 W Market St Washington Court House , OH 43160