Janice Butterfield

Janice Gail Butterfield, 84, recently a resident of Lakeview Village, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on November 27, 2024, after an extended illness. Janice was born December 3, 1939, at her parent’s home in Lebanon, Kansas. She was the younger daughter by 10 years to the day of Albert and Goldie Roush. Janice graduated from Lebanon High School in 1957 and was married to Garry Irvin Butterfield on September 20, 1959, at the Lebanon United Methodist Church. To this union, Timothy Irvin and Anthony Allen were born. Garry worked in telephone construction, so the couple frequently moved from job to job living in 26 towns in four states during their early marriage, eventually settling in Beloit, Kansas to raise their family. Following Garry’s death in 1975, Janice began a career as a legal secretary where she was first employed by Noah and Harrison Law Office in Beloit. After her two sons had left home for college, she relocated to Topeka, Kansas where she lived for more than 40 years. In Topeka, Janice continued her career where she worked for three law firms before accepting a position as a Judicial Executive Assistant for Supreme Court Justice Bob Abbott, where she served for many years. After Abbott’s retirement, she moved to the same role for Appellate Court Justice Thomas Malone until her own retirement in 2010 at the age of 71. Janice will be remembered for her love of family, along with her special affection for her dogs. She had numerous interests that filled her days. Most notable was her skill at cross stitching which resulted in many beautiful wall hangings and other gifts for family members and friends. Janice was also well-known for her Scotcharoos which would show up at any holiday or family occasion. Janice enjoyed playing games with Mexican Train as a favorite, going to movies, traveling for the holidays, and following Kansas State University sports, her sons’ alma mater. For her 80th birthday she celebrated by taking a cruise with her whole family. Everyone who visited her home was well-fed and made to feel welcome. Remaining to cherish Janice’s memory are her sons, Tim (Ginny) Butterfield of Aledo, Texas, and Tony (Lisa) Butterfield of Lenexa; grandchildren, Chris (Jordan) Butterfield of Grand Prairie, Texas, Cameron (Kaylee) Butterfield of Azle, Texas, Lindsay Butterfield of Garden City, Kansas, and Tyler (Laura) Butterfield of Lenexa; great-grandsons, Dean Butterfield and Wesley Butterfield; sister, Leone Cory of Ashburn, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; ex-spouse, Noble Shell whom she was married to for 13 years; and numerous other relatives and close friends. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Garry, and her parents Albert and Goldie Roush. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Sweet Home Cemetery, Hwy 36, Lebanon KS 66592. Janice's funeral service will be live-streamed on the funeral home's Facebook page, you can follow this link. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063672125244 Memorial contributions may be made in Janice’s memory to Helping Hands Humane Society, and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com

Janice Butterfield

December 3, 1939 - November 27, 2024