Karen Thompson Butler
Karen Thompson Butler, 65, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1960, in Beaumont to Barbara Jean Woodell and Bobby L. Thompson.
Karen, also known as Mimi by her grandsons, was known for her giving nature to all. She spent her life caring for others through motherhood, volunteering at school and church, teaching, cooking, sewing and crafting, and always hosting holidays and special occasions. She will be remembered as someone who served others and the Lord with all her heart.
Survivors include her husband, Robin Butler; children, Angela Strahan and her husband, Joe, of Sour Lake, and Eric Butler of Austin; grandchildren, Patrick, Finn, Luke and Jack Strahan; brother, Scott Thompson and his wife, Becky, of Beaumont; father-in-law, Franklin Butler, Sr., of Lumberton; brothers-in-law, Franklin Butler, Jr., of Splendora, and Randy Butler and his wife, Barbara, of Lumberton; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Belle Butler; and sister-in-law, Diane Butler.
The family is eternally grateful to all of the staff at Texas Oncology, which Karen named “her angels”, along with the loving support of all of our friends.
A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A celebration of her life will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2025, at Wesley Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- June 22, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Celebration of Life
Wesley Methodist Church
- 3810, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- June 23, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Hardin Memorial Park
- 418, Cemetery Rd, Silsbee, TX, 77656,
- June 23, 2025
I was honored to know Karen through Heart Sisters. She had a heart of gold and I will always remember her kindness and love that she shared with everyone. I am so thankful I got to meet you, Karen. You have been an inspiration in my life.
Bless Karen and her family through this most difficult journey. I knew Karen from high school and drill team. Such a beautiful and inspiring soul. May God’s perpetual light shine upon you. The angels gained another one in Heaven. Rest in Peace.
Thoughts and prayer’s to Karen’s family. She was such a sweet and giving person. RIP Karen.
Always a LADY, forever a friend. Her fight in this battle was never alone. Missed and loved by all who knew her. RIP Sweetheart 🙏🏻
Sweet sweet Karen is now flying with the Angels. She loved big and will be missed by many. Robin, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and I love you. If you need anything let us know.
Judy and Jerry
Sweet, Sweet Karen! May the Lord our GOD comfort her family as we know she will be blessed in Heaven! I’ve known Karen since she was in middle school and through out her adult life. She came from a wonderful and loving family and I know she will be missed by all family and friends. She was a real trooper and is with Jesus now.
Hoyt Simmons
Teacher, Principal and life long friend!
May God Bless her Soul!🙏
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Robin and your family. Karen is at peace and no longer in pain. May God comfort you, give you grace and peace in the coming days.
Deepest condolences from your family @ Wesley Methodist Church. Karen was a jewel to so many & will be deeply missed.
Karen was such a jewel. She will truly be missed by everyone that knew her. I am praying for her family at this difficult time. May they feel Gods arms wrapped around them.
I miss you so much already. But, I’m so excited about your new home in Heaven. You were the epitome of walking the walk, talking the talk, and living the life of a Christian that shows love and grace to all. Always my sister, love you forever.
I am sorry for your loss Robin and Randy and Barbara. I remember Karen from our younger days in Beaumont. She was too young to go be with God
Robin, Angela, Eric, and family,
I’m so very sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. She was an absolute light in this world that will shine on through you all long after she is gone. I am so blessed to have called her my friend for so many years! I have nothing but fond memories of her, always decorating, cooking, sharing her recipes with me, laughing, doing carpool together, and
loving my kids like her own! Karen was such a beautiful person inside out! She loved everyone and she loved Jesus! May God give you comfort and peace during this very difficult time! Love you all!!
Robin and Family,
We are so sorry about Karen’s passing and are praying for comfort for all of you. We have so many fun memories of Karen from years ago and we’ll never forget her kindness and friendship.
Much love to you all,
Chrissy & Rick Neal
I am so very sorry to hear about sweet Karen’s passing. She will be missed by so many friends and family! My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May eternal rest be granted unto her, Oh Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace.