ORMOND BEACH, FL – Gail Ann Boothroyd Buttry, 77, died March 27, 2016 in Daytona Beach, FL after a period of declining health.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Emily McCrosson Boothroyd. After graduating from Duke University, she married Alton N. Buttry, Jr. and raised her family in Durham. She will be remembered as a substitute teacher at Bethesda Elementary School and then as a bank teller with Wachovia Bank.
She is survived by her children Susan Buttry, Cynthia Green, David Buttry and Nancy Sparrow; one brother, Edwin Boothroyd (Sallie); grandchildren, Victoria Green, Michael Sparrow and Abby Sparrow. She was predeceased by her husband, Alton N. Buttry, Jr. and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Sparrow.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 AM Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carrboro Elementary School, 400 Shelton Street, Carrboro, NC 27215, Attn: EC Department.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Online condolences www.hallwynne.com.
Nancy Cook
March 28, 2016 at 10:53 pmNancy and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I will always remember her as being so sweet and everyone’s favorite substitute teacher.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Cook
Lynn Lovitte Blake
March 29, 2016 at 8:42 amSusan, Cindy, David and Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mothers death, she was a special lady and one that will never be forgotten by me or many others. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Richardson
March 29, 2016 at 11:40 amNancy, thank you so much for calling me regarding the death of your mother. We had many good years together. Lots of laughs and stories of raising of raising our children.
Even though we couldn’t visit , we had one long telephone conversation a year to catch up. I will miss her presence in my life. She was so proud of all of you and spoke highly of all of you
Teresa D.Browning
March 30, 2016 at 8:27 amNancy and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your Mom, she was a fine lady who will be missed by many. God be with you all during this rough time..
Dawana Faye Daniel
March 30, 2016 at 1:04 pmMy Heart is hurting once again at the loss of another Special DHS Friend. I keep my Messenger Year Book close so I can see my beautiful friends. There was a note from Gail for me and it just reminded this old memory of what a sweet wonderful friend she was.
Please for her entire family know that my Prayers are with you. It is comforting to know that she is with her Soul Mate your Dad Alton, another friend for me. There are so many in Heaven that I am sure they will be having their own DHS 60th reunion and someday because “I Believe!” I will join them
Love & Prayers
Dawana Faye Daniel
Marie Ross Cooke
March 30, 2016 at 5:45 pmCindy and Family, I am sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I remember her from our days at Bethesda and also from girl scouts; she was a nice lady and will be remembered by many. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Watson
March 30, 2016 at 8:19 pmMy deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss. Gail and Alton were good friends of mine “back in the day.” Alton rode with me in the police car occasionally. I have many fond memories of both of them. Please know I am thinking about you at this sad time.
Melissa Watson
March 31, 2016 at 8:24 amMrs Gail was a big part of mine and Lindsey ‘ life. She took Lindsey under her wing and loved her as her very own. She never failed either of us. She was a great woman. I know the family will miss her very much and that laugh of hers. She had a BIG heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss.
Tricia Day
April 4, 2016 at 10:32 amDavid, so sorry to hear this. I AM REMEMBERING YOUR FAMILY IN PRAYER.