BUTLER, RHEA JANE BAILEY October 17, 1925 to October 8, 2012. Rhea was a loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She was born Rhea Jane Bailey in East Lansing, MI to Florence and Levi Bailey. A graduate of East Lansing High School, she Met Bob, the love of her life, as students at Michigan State University. They married in 1947 and raised their sons Brandt and Lee in Okemos, MI. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1963, living in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. After the boys left home, Rhea and Bob raised Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties) in Placitas, naming the kennel “Kensington” for the street she grew up on in East Lansing. Bob preceded her in death in 1993. Rhea is survived by her sons, Brandt and his wife, Mary Louise of Swarthmore, PA, Lee and his wife, Christine of Albuquerque. She has five grandchildren, Rob Butler and his wife, Sarah Blake of Hillsborough, NC, Andrew Butler of Philadelphia, PA, Brooks Butler and his wife, Kendra Joanne of Ft. Mill, SC, Sarah Marie Myers and her husband, Brady Michael of Chandler, AZ, and Charlie Durham and his wife, Shannon Kate of Charlotte, NC; five great-grandchildren, Madeline Caite Butler, Emelia Lauren Butler, Ella May Butler, Hallie Joanne Butler, and Mason Brooks Myers. In her final years, she was cared for by the loving staff at Mountain View Manor. They are wonderful people who made the hard times better. Donations can be made to Watermelon Mountain Ranch at 1512 Deborah Rd # 203, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 or the charity of your choice. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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