Amanda Joan Osborne Butta


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Nov 29th, 2007

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  • Death Date: Nov 29, 2007

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Biography: Amanda Joan Osborne Butta, age 25, of Little Rock, died November 29, 2007. She was born in Little Rock, where she graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy before receiving her Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and Geology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She was working towards her Masters degree. Amanda will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memory are her loving mother, Francine Butta Newman and her husband Joe Newman of Little Rock, three sisters, Amy Osborne Butta, Anna and Emily Newman, brother, Gabe Newman, all of Little Rock, aunt, Karen Dewalt and husband Lester of Upper Arlington, Ohio, three uncles, Salvatore Butta of Buffalo, New York, Phil Butta, Jr. of Connecticut, James Gerard of North Little Rock, grandparents, Philip J. Butta and Joan Hayden Butta. There will be a Rosary said 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, officiated by Monsignor Royce Thomas. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials should be made in Amanda's memory to the National Eating Disorders Association, www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

Condolences(27)
Cody Coleman
#27
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
This is tragic to say the least. Amanda was a brilliant, funny, beautiful, motivated, and all around great person. She will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts.
Marty Floyd
#26
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Fran, Joe and family...please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Amanda was full of life and spirit and a very dear friend to my daughter, Lindsey Moore. I still laugh when I think about them moving out on their own when they were 18! She will be deeply missed by everyone whose life she touched. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you in the days ahead.
Aimee Colmery (Dixon)
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I send great goodness, grace and light to you in this time of devastating loss, with hopes to remember the many joys that Amanda brought us all. Amanda and several of her close friends worked for me as STaR Techs at UALR. Her talent, humor, and contribution to the campus community were far reaching, as she helped many, many students and faculty make a better place for themselves through education. We miss her, and know she will live on through her important works. Blessings to you and prayers for finding moments of peace in your heart.
Rita and Markie
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Fran, Joe and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Amanda this evening. Our hearts go out to all of you at this sad time in your lives. We know Amanda dwells now in the light of God's perfect love and pray that his love will surround you and bring you peace in the days to come. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything we can do for you. All our love,
Matt Kalicki
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm so sorry for this loss. I love you all and will keep you in my thoughts. She was like a sister to me.
Todd Anthony M.
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I attended the mass today and tho the sadness loomed it was easy to discern that this incredibly beautiful girls soul was very present and that alone lit the skies above with sunshine. Amanda is only but a thin curtain away and that curtain does not keep her from being here with you it just makes her invisible in body but shes still here always. You are each in my every prayer and thought and I know that God and his power will keep you each as well as Amanda.
Franchelle Owen
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Amanda. I am praying for comfort for all of you. God Bless You,
Tiffiny Williams
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm very sorry for your loss. I worked with Amanda at CALS, and though I only knew her for a short time, her smile and outgoing personality will be missed. You and your family will constantly be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kirby Selakovich DiBeradino
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I attended Mount Saint Mary's with Amanda and remember what a talented and extremely bright girl she was. I am very sorry for your loss.
Jerome Berlinger
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm praying that you will find comfort, peace, and hope in this time of sadness.
Brenda Martin
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Joe & family, Please accept my deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Melanie Griffin
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady and I am praying for your family.
Tammy Starks - UALR Earth Sciences
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Amanda was a wonderful student and we loved having her has a part of our deparment. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Swaim
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I didn't know Amanda that well but I feel like I've lost my best friend. She was such an amazing person. I wish I could have known her better. My heart goes out to all of you.
Luke Belflower (friend of family)
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am very sorry to hear this news. Newmans and Buttas will be in my thoughts. She was very kind and will be greatly missed.
Jay Sims
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry to hear about Amanda. I was one of her teachers at UALR, and I will miss seeing her and was certainly hoping she could continue her education.
Betty and Dale Fogerty
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Fran, Joe, and Family- We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and if we can help you in any way, please let us know.
Betty Snyder
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Joe and Fran, My heart ached when I heard about the passing of Amanda. May each of you and your family feel the love of God around you in the coming days. I still remember the day Joe brought both of the girls to work when they were younger. They had fun helping staple envelopes. Everyone at Pinnacle will remember your family in our prayers.
Gail Woodward
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Amanda. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Jennifer Cotton (co-worker of Joe's)
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Joe and Family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences and sympathy at your loss. Know that my prayers are with you all.
Dan (Danny) Griffith
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Joe, I am sorry to hear your loss and my prayer are with you and your family. God Bless you.
Barbara Withrow Rogan
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Joe & Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful daughter. Please know that my prayers are with you all. God bless you and bring you the strength that you will need in the coming days. Barb (HSHS Class of '64)
Chris, Theresa and Jacob
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Sorry we couldn't come down.
Mike & Peggy Turbyfill
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Hello Joe, Words can not express the sympany that I feel for you and your family. I have two daughters and I can't imagine what you guys are going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Sharyn Miller
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
You have my deepest sympathy.
Randi Raglin
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Amanda was one of the greatest people that I had the pleasure of calling a friend. She will be deeply missed by me and my family. We all send our condolences.
Carolyn and Jerry Staley
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We continue to pray for you, Fran and Joe and children. We are here for you if we can do anything at all. God bless you and comfort you with His perfect peace. Love to all,

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