Elsie Giancaterino Butler

Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ira Wayne Butler; her mother, Ethel Sieg Giancaterino; and her uncle, Arthur Rudolph Sieg.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Kelly Butler Patterson and Tracy Butler Norman; her sons-in-law, Phillip Patterson and Joshua Norman; and her five cherished grandsons, Jack Patterson, William Patterson, Phillip Patterson, Mason Norman, and Marshall Norman.

Elsie was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, having been a member since childhood. Her faith and her church were an important part of her life, and she remained a devoted member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church family throughout the years.

She was also a lifetime member of the Henrico County Volunteer Rescue Squad and the VAVRS, where her commitment to helping others reflected her caring and generous spirit. Her dedication to serving her community was an important part of who she was.

Elsie will be remembered most for the love she gave her family, her devotion to her faith, her caring heart, and the many lives she touched through her service to others. Her family will forever cherish the memories they made with her and the love she gave so freely.

A memorial service celebrating Elsie's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Family and friends are invited to gather together to remember and celebrate a life filled with faith, family, love, and service.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Elsie's memory.

Elsie's memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, church family, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.