FurrsLola Mae Hallman Butler, 77, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief illness. A Pontotoc County native and lifelong resident of the Furrs Community, she was born September 26, 1935 to George and Birdie Lee Hinton Hallman. She was a graduate of Pontotoc High School where she was voted most beautiful. She married John David Butler Nov. 6, 1954 and together they operated a family grocery store. She later became the owner of Korna Kopia Gift Shop which she ran for many years. She also served her community as election commissioner. She was a dedicated member of Furrs Baptist Church, serving as church clerk for a number of years. Her family remembers her as a living example of a "Good Samaritan" who literally took in a sick and lonely stranger from New Zeeland who needed a helping hand. This stranger and his family soon became lifelong friends. Her life revolved around her family to whom she was the central hub, opening her home at a moments notice and serving many meals to any who needed a place to stay or a bite to eat.

Services will be 2 pm Saturday at the Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Dowdy and Rev. Joe Epting officiating. Jackie Parker will offer a eulogy. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park.

Survivors include two daughters, Tami Butler of Columbus and Twila Bridges (Rick) of Corinth; an "adopted" daughter, Golda Vandiver of Columbus; two grandchildren, Mackenzie Bridges Jones (Rudy Nix) of Houston, Texas and Madison Nelson (Jesse) of Corinth; her great-granddaughter, Jordy Nelson; a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; her sisters, Katherine Copeland (Louis), Christine Falkner (Gene), and Alma Russell (Johnny); and brothers, Morris Bass (Gladys), Jim Bass (Lorine), and Theron Hallman.

Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be noon to service time Saturday.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Furrs Baptist Church and Sanctuary Hospice House.