FRANKLIN — Susan Ann (Borders) Butts, 71, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Susan was born on September 16, 1949 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Dorothy Irene (Tucker) & Ray Marvin Borders.
Susan married the love of her life, James A. Butts, on September 9, 1967 in Nashville, Indiana. They were married fifty-three and a half wonderful years.
Susan was a very loving and amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Along with creating special memories with her loved ones, she enjoyed crocheting, cooking, decorating, and managing her home. She loved entertaining for the holidays and beautifully decorated for each one, making them extra-special and magical. Susan never met a stranger. She had a very kind and compassionate heart and always offered a helping hand to anyone in need.
Susan is survived by her husband, James A. Butts of Franklin, IN; two daughters, Tammy (Robert) McPherson and Amy (Earl) Johnson, both of Greenwood, IN; two granddaughters, Sarah (Ray) Horton of Whiteland, IN and Kathleen Johnson of Greenwood, IN; one great-grandson, Lane Horton of Whiteland, IN; three sisters, Glendola (Murriell) Phelps of North Vernon, IN, Marilyn (Steve) Kritzer and Rhea Borders, both of Bloomington, IN; four brothers, Charles “Eugene” (Lena Belle) Goodwin of Shelbyville, IN, Carl “Keith” (Dee) Goodwin, Larry (Donna) Borders, both of Nashville, IN, and Donald “Donnie” (Edna) Borders of Helmsburg, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made out to the American Heart Association.
A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 1:00pm at Jessen Funeral Home ~ Franklin Chapel, 197 E. Jefferson Street, Franklin, IN 46131 with visitation from 11:00am until the funeral hour. Susan will be laid to rest at Miller Cemetery in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Per Jessen Funeral Home, social distancing regulations are recommended with guests maintaining a minimum of 6-feet apart from one another. Masks are required when requested by the family. No food is permitted at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Jessen Funeral Homes & Crematory ~ Franklin Chapel.