Mrs. Earline Varnedoe Steadham Buttrem, 98
Mrs. Earline Varnadoe Steadham Buttrem, 98, of Lumber City, passed away July 22 at The Woods at Lumber City skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
Earline was born Dec. 11, 1927, in McRae to the late Earl and Lettie Mae Smith Varnadoe. She was raised in Telfair County before making her home in Cliftondale in the 1960s, where she spent the majority of her life. A faithful member of Cliftondale Baptist Church, she dearly loved her church family and found great joy in worshiping the Lord, visiting with fellow church members, and traveling on church trips together. Cooking and baking were her love language. If she cared about you, chances are she fed you, making sure no one ever left her table hungry. She was known for her honesty and straightforward nature, never hesitating to speak her mind with sincerity. She was the heart of her family and the matriarch everyone leaned on. She spent her life taking care of others, always ready to lend a helping hand, offer a listening ear, or open her home to anyone in need. Whether family by blood or by bond, immediate or extended, she loved each one wholeheartedly and was a constant source of strength, comfort, and unwavering support.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children Bobby Steadham; her second husband Aubrey Buttrem; son Paul Steadham; grandchildren Josh Steadham, Britany Steadham and Haley Steadham; and siblings Buddy Varnadoe, Kenneth Varnadoe and Frances Liss.
Mrs. Earline is survived by her son Mallory (Kathy) Steadham of Cochran; brothers Harvey (Skeet) Varnadoe of Young Harris, and Wayne (Diana) Varnadoe of Lumber City; grandchildren Dugan (Marie) Steadham of Heflin, Ala., Angie (Walt) Vann of Cleveland, Ga., Jason Steadham of Atlanta, Cass (Sabrina) Steadham of Fairburn, Paula Steadham of Cliftondale, and Jeff Steadham of Atlanta; great-grandchildren Josh Steadham, Megan Steadham and Katelyn Steadham; great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of Mrs. Earline’s life was held July 25 at Fishing Creek Baptist Church in Lumber City with the Rev. Eddis Kirkland officiating.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.
