Ms. Butler was my psychology teacher for two semesters. I had a great time in her classes. She once told a story in class about a friend of hers who once was startled by a snake while she was going to the bathroom. Since then, I have always looked in the toilet before I use the restroom. Later, she told me she quit telling that story. She had a great sense of humor and as one of her students, I could tell she loved to teach and loved all of her students. She spent time outside of class talking to me in private on her own time talking to me about the issues I had with ex, especially being a victim of domestic violence. She helped me more than she ever knew. And though it has been a while since I have seen her, I will never forget her. She lost her battle with cancer on December 1st 2006. At her memorial service, someone said to her family, look around you, this is how many people who came out today to show how much they love Linda (Ms. Butler). To her family, I loved her as a teacher and a person. She touched my heart, and taught me a lot. I know you may never see this post, but I do hope the funeral home staff member gave you the poem I wrote for her. This is the poem I wrote for Ms. Butler. Rest in peace Ms. Butler, you will never be forgotten.
In Memory of Ms. Butler
There are some people, who just teach,
And there are some people, who love to teach.
They reach out to their students,
And show they really care.
As one of your students,
I could tell you were of the latter.
Your students could tell they really mattered to you,
And that is so true.
You care about their education,
And them as a person too.
I will never forget the times you made me laugh,
The joy you shared.
The love you had for teaching,
And how you reached out
And how you showed you cared.
Rest in peace Ms. Butler,
Knowing you will not be forgotten by your students,
And by everyone who knew you,
And that is so true.
Linda Raye Butler-February 24,1945- December 1, 2006
