Teresa L. Butler-Swick

May 13, 1957  - Jan 6, 1997

Teresa Louise Butler-Swick peacefully passed away in her home on Jan 6, 1997. She had given her life to Christ on Jan. 3, 1997.

Teresa was born on May 13, 1957, in South Bend, Ind., to the union of Emma Doris (Forrest) and Goldus S. Butler, Jr. Her father preceded her in death. She was a life lifelong area resident. A graduate of Washington High School, Teresa attended Ivy Tech College and I.U.S.B.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Melanie Rei Pietrucha and Monique Lynette Paskell; her mother and stepfather, Emma Doris and Dr. T. Butler; one step-brother, Joseph D. Carter; and one half sister, Lisa Clark, all of South Bend. She is also survived by seven aunts, Dorothy N. Howell, Anna (Samuel) Plump, Peggy Forrest, Mozetta Forrest, all of South Bend, Ida M. Carter of Berkeley, Calif., Barbara (Douglas) Broome of Los Angeles, Calif., and Marjorie (Mack) Green of Detroit, Mich.; two uncles, James Albert Forrest of South Bend and Thomas (Sharon) Butler of Farmington Hills, Mich.; two nephews, Carleton A. Butler and Kalyn Butler, both of South Bend; two nieces, Andrea Butler and Aubree King, both of South Bend; and a host of other close relatives.

Her grandparents, Beard (Emma Lou) Forrest and Goldus (Louise) Butler, Sr., preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 116 N. Birdsell Street. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Alford's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Newspapers.com

12/04/2025 EJS