Margaret "Vernell" Butler, 83, of Ladysmith, Virginia died peacefully on April 15, 2010 at Mary Washington Hsopital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Vernell was born in Hermanville, MD and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. She was a devoted Catholic and graduated from the the public school system in St. Mary's.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents James Henry Sewell and Margaret G. Watts Washington and her husband William C. Butler.

Although Vernell does not leave behind any sisters, brothers or children, she does leave behind many friends who knew her for her smiles, laughter and kindness. Vernell resided in St. Mary's County until April of 2009. At that time she moved to Virginia with her guardians Carolos and Darlene Proctor. She spent most of her life doing house cleaning for various people in the county. She loved being around the waters of St. Mary's County, dancing and drinking a cold beer to relax. Although Vernell has gone to be with the Lord, she will be remembered as one who enjoyed life to its fullest until her last days.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. with Deacon Joe Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.