Ferne Butler, Reeds Spring, MO, daughter of Claude and Merle (Workman) Peterson, was born May 9, 1926, in Reeds Spring, MO, and departed this life on January 29, 2022, at the age of 95.

Ferne had been a life-long resident of the area. She was a homemaker.

Ferne was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include: her best friend and companion, Roland Kinsinger of Reeds Spring, MO; daughter, Belinda Norman of Reeds Spring, MO; granddaughter, Amy Davis and husband, James of Highlandville, MO; great grandson, Matthew Retherford and a great great granddaughter; and a host of other family and friends.

No service is planned.  Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.