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Denvin Yvette Butler RAVENEL - The relatives and friends of Ms. Denvin Yvette Butler, and those of her children, Chaniqua Butler, Shaguill Coles, Mikenzii and Mikeilai Seabrook; those of her parents, Virginia and Willie Smalls of Ravenel; those of her father, Melvin Leroy Porter of Hollywood; those of her brothers, Willie Butler, Jr., Shannon (Sharika) Smalls, and Richard (Katrina) Butler; those of her sisters, Janelle Butler, Stephanie Smalls and Octavia Porter; those of her Godsister, Regina Harrison, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and other relatives are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, June 2, 009, 11:00 a.m. at Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 670 Bear Swamp Rd. (Red Top), John's Island. Interment, Grace Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing for Ms. Butler will be at WALKER'S MORTUARY CHAPEL on Monday, June 1, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (no family hour). Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 29 to Jun. 1, 2009.

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Shon Mitchell

June 8, 2009

Devin and I were in 6th grade together at R.D. Schroder. She was always very friendly and made me laugh. May you find comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding knowing that God knows best. May God continue to bless and keep you during your time of sorrow.

June 7, 2009

to my new found famliy i love yall as much as loved denvin shaquill i love you iam always here for you and the babies love always nique and koey!!!!!p.s. brittany if u need me holla

LASONIA MOULTRIE AND FAMILY

June 6, 2009

BY OUR LAST CONVERSATIONS...I COULDNT TELL U WERE GOING SO SOON. THAT WAS A SIGN OF GREAT STRENGTH.TO MS. VIRGINIA AND THE KIDS KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GODS HANDS, WHERE ALL HELP COMETH FROM.

Shaquina Brooks-Smith

June 6, 2009

To Janelle Butler and family I am so sorry for your lost.My family will keep you all in prayer.Look to god for strength.

karma Thompson

June 3, 2009

To the family:
Denvin was a beautiful young lady and despite what she was going thru always had a smile on her face. May you continue to look to the hills from which cometh your strenth and know that the Lord will never leave you.

Karma G. Thompson
Radiation Oncology Musc

swerve

June 2, 2009

RIP Devin I knew her from glances but its still sad

Jeana Martin-Ferron

June 2, 2009

May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead.

Renee Maxwell and family

June 2, 2009

Our thought and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal.

June 2, 2009

Shaniqua and Shaquile,
Ms. Niemi and I want you to know that we are so very sorry about your Mom. Always know she is in your hearts and will be there forever. We love you both and if you need us call.
love Ms. Pendergast and Ms. Niemi

Tanya Waring Hearn

June 2, 2009

To the Butler Family
Its hard to beleive that Denvin has gone to be with the angels. My prayers are with the family during this time of grief. Sending Love to her parents, children and other close family and friends

The Green and Rivenbark Family

June 2, 2009

May God bless you in your time of need. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Jordan Nakia Ford

June 2, 2009

To the family you have my deepest condolescences, Denvin was a sweet young lady who always made time for my son Jordan,and I really appreciate that if theres anything me and my family can do for the children I will be there just ask. She will be deeply missed, and much love to her children and prayers during your time of bereavement. Their is always a rainbow after the storm keep God First and he will guide through these trying times in our lives.

Keyawna Brooks

June 2, 2009

To Denvin's Children,

Just remember God is in control. He loves you and he cares. I know you all will miss your mother, but she's in good hands. I believe you are to.

Crystal Brooks and Family

June 2, 2009

My prayer and thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. Denvin was a friend and a lovely person.

Robert and Delmonica Porter

June 2, 2009

Sending love and prayer to Denvin's children and mother.

LAURIE BROWN

June 1, 2009

TO THE FAMILY OF DENVIN BULTER YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND REMEMBER GOD IS IN CONTROL.SO BE ENCOURAGE.

PECOLA JENKINS

June 1, 2009

VIRGINIA,I KNOW THAT YOU CAN'T SEE THROUGH THE STORM,WITH GODS HELP YOU WILL WEATHER THIS STORM.WITH THE FEW TIMES I HAVE BEEN IN DENVIN'S CIRCUMFERENCE SHE BROUGHT LAUGHTER TO THE OCCASION.GOD HAS A MAGNIFICENT PLAN FOR HER AND HE WILL SUSTAIN YOU THROUGH YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

The Wittrell and Creel Family

June 1, 2009

To Mr. & Mrs. Smalls I send my deepest sympathy. Denvin and my daughter were real good friends, she was well mannered and such a sweet young lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Velma Wittrell

June 1, 2009

I will always love and miss you. The times that we shared together laughing and being young adults will never ever be forgotten. May God Bless You.

Eboni Brown

June 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to bless and strengthen you and your family during your time of bereavement.

Latoya Gordon

June 1, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Latencia Holmes

June 1, 2009

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Felecia Sumter

June 1, 2009

On behalf of West Ashley Middle School, we send our condolences along with all our love, thoughts, and prayers to the bereaving Butler family.

Shaquille and Chaniqua we are here for you whenever you need us and our thoughts are with you.

Shamaine Holmes

June 1, 2009

To Mr. and Mrs. Smalls: I'm truly sorry for your lost. Although no one I can sympathize with your feelings. Mikenzii and Mikeilai, you don't understand what's going on right now, but one day you will. Your mommy has gone to a better place and she is finally at peace. So is daddy.

Lamona Williams

June 1, 2009

I will sadly miss you especially the times when we used to sit up and laugh all night reminiscing about the old times of us growing up together. I send my deepest sympathy out to her mother and the kids may God bless.

Paulette Pop

June 1, 2009

I am very sad for your loss. I only meet Denvin once and that was when we (SPFD) responded to her. She was a very sweet woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lamona Williams

June 1, 2009

I will sadly miss you. I will never forget the times we sat up late at night on the phone laughing about the old times and us growing up together. I send out my deepest sympathy to her mother and kids may god bless you all.

RAY ROBERTS

June 1, 2009

INSTEAD OF A GEM, OR EVEN A FLOWER, WE SHOULD CAST THE GIFT OF A LOVING THOUGHT INTO THE HEART OF A FRIEND, THAT WILL BE GIVING AS THE ANGELS GIVE (GOD BLESS)

Carolyn White-Burgess

June 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Annette Wilson- Dunmeyer

June 1, 2009

Virginia - My prayer is that God will give you the strength as you raise your daughter's children. May her memories be kept alive through them. I know that God will see you through! I am praying for the family.

Monique Phillips-Frazier

June 1, 2009

To Ms.Virginia and Family: Theres no sorrow that heaven cant heal... Please accept my deepest sympathies.. Denvin one of my closest friends will truly be missed...Keeping you and the whole family in my prayers.

B Jones

June 1, 2009

To the Butler family:
I am so sorry about your lost of your mommy. My prayers are with you. Keep your hand in the Lord he will strength you.

Alicia and Dude(Roc)

June 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Govan and Brown Family

May 31, 2009

To the butler family you are in my prayers and be strong everything will be alright.Devin was one of my classmate i remember her as a nice and outgoig young lady and she will sadly be missed i know from a lot of people. LOVE ALWAYS

MS PARKER

May 31, 2009

TO THE FAMILY OF MS. DEVIN

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF COPING. ALWAY REMEMBER TO LOOK UP TO THE HILL TO WHERE ALL YOUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD.

Heather Niemi

May 31, 2009

I am thinking of you often and will be available if you need me. Chaniqua and Shaquille, stay strong and make your mother proud.

Willie Jr., Christie Moultrie, Barbara Simmons, Crystal & William Johnson

May 31, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Tara Clay

May 30, 2009

Denvin was one of the sweetest people that God ever placed in my life and I'm going to miss her dearly. She was one of my closest friends and my daughter Ki'Niya's Godmother. To Ms Virginia and Janell, I love yall and I pray that God keeps you in your time of bereavement. And just remember that Denvin's in a better place now and she's no longer in any pain.

Danielle Sumter-McClure

May 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue bless and strengthen you through your loss.

Rodero Jones

May 30, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Hope Wigfall

May 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow but just remember earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal. Denvin will be sadly missed!!

Miranda Legare- Lemon

May 30, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Quan

May 29, 2009

May god give the family strength through this time of grief and sorrow!! Denvin will be missed alot and we loved her so much!!

sondra giiliard and family

May 29, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Abraham Jenkins

May 29, 2009

Hey Shaquille this is AJ from WAMS and I was stopping to show you that you are in my prayers. I don't know how it feels to lose someone that close to you but man I know it hurts man and i feel your pain. I love you man and again i'll keep you in my prayers. Just remember God is with you till the end so be strong and trust in the lord....

shontavia harrison

May 29, 2009

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. My thoughts and prayers are with you are your family.

Angela Robertson

May 29, 2009

My God Keep the Butler/Smalls family in your time of need. Denvin was a great person and will be missed.

THE HOLMES

May 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Zella n Derrick Brown

May 29, 2009

May God bless your family in the time sorrow.

Your cousin Mary & Bernard Nelson and Family

May 29, 2009

Virginia and Family,

May God bless and keep you and yours during your time of bereavement. Cherish the memories that she has lefted you all. I will always remember that smiling face, she had a beautiful smile. She will be missed. So just put your trust in God and He will comfort your hearts.

Tia'Wanna n Tamiyah Williams

May 29, 2009

To the family of Devin Butler-Ravenal, she knew i loved her as a mother-in-law from the day i met her through Adrian. My daughter Tamiyah always considered you as a good grandmother. I will continue keeping the family in my prayers. Rest In Peace because your in a better place now!!!! We Love You!!!!

Kizzy Talley

May 29, 2009

Our prayers are with u doing your time of bereavement.

Melanie (Jones)Simmons

May 29, 2009

May the Lord cause your hearts to grow stronger in Him, with peace, love, and endurance. From a former schoolmate.

Chanakah "CC" Chaplin

May 29, 2009

May God bless your family in time of sorrow.Devin was a nice and freindly person she will be sadly miss. Just know that very thing will be all right. She is a better place now and she will be looking over all of you. She will feel no more pain in her life the Lord has better plans for her now. God bless the Butler, Smalls, and Porter family.

May 29, 2009

May you feel God's comfort during this time of sorrow.
Cynthia Adams, Racquel, Dominique, Samone and Xavier Duffy. We are praying for you

Sherrie Wright

May 29, 2009

As a childhood you would never think something like this would happen!!!! But God never makes mistakes!!!! To the family this will be a ruff road but prayer changes things!!! Remember to hold on to gods unchangeing hand!!!! To Denvin u will be missed dearly!

May 29, 2009

The human side of us questions God, but His love for us forgives. With sympathy!
LaMona L. Wilder - ART/MUSC Dietery Department

Sherrie Wright

May 29, 2009

As childhoood friend u would never think something like this would happen!!! But family remember that God never makes mistake!!! To the family stay strong it will be a ruff road but prayer changes everything!!!!

Diane Jaran

May 29, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Margaret/Kenneth Johnson

May 29, 2009

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted Mat 5:4
Virginia and family you are in our prayers

Shawanna (Bowens) Hill

May 29, 2009

To the Butler, Smalls, and Porter Family:
There is no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. I am sadden by the news of Devin's passing. I pray God grants you comfort in your time of need. Devin was a really sweet and loving person, and a joy to have known. You all will be in my prayers.

May 29, 2009

I would like to send my condolences out to the family in their time of grievance

Herbnetta Washington

May 29, 2009

Her painful days are over
Her restless nights have passed
God took Denvin in His arms
And whispered: Peace at last.
From Herbnetta (Netta)Young-Washington & Family

Rhonda Gilliard

May 29, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tyneisha Gilliard

May 29, 2009

Your family will continue to be in my prayers as you grieve. Continue to have faith in God and He'll provide all the strength you need during this difficult time

Yolanda,Quan,Brittany and Jigga

May 29, 2009

To the family i love so dear, no one knows the minute or the hour of god return, but he saw his angel that was truly ready to be with him, she prepared us for this day but we said not so soon, be blessed is my prayer for you this day.Love Always.

Pinckney-Daniels Family

May 29, 2009

To the Butler family we offer our deepest condolences. May your precious memories bring you comfort.
"He will actually swallow up death forever." Isaiah 25:8

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