Christella M. Butler; 96; of Belle Vernon; went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday; Oct. 31; 2007; in Mon Valley Hospital. Born Sallie Mae Willie Wardell on Oct. 9; 1911; in Bessemer; Ala.; she was the only child born to the late Rev. Wilson and Carrie Walker and the oldest living member of the Ware family. She later changed her name to Christella M. Butler. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Benjamin E. Butler Jr. Christella graduated from Monessen High School in 1930. She was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church for over 70 years; the oldest living member and Mother of her church. She served as a teacher and instructor for the BYPU; president of the Mission Department for 17 years; Sunday school teacher; senior choir and gospel chorus member; served on the Nurses Board; corresponding secretary of the YWBA and a long-time cook at YWBA headquarters. Left to celebrate her life are her children; Carla Snow; of Pittsburgh; Benjamin (Bernice) Butler; of North Braddock; Rozland; Michael and Jacquelyn Butler; all of Belle Vernon; Glenn Butler; of New York; and Vaughn Hewitt; of Englewood; Ohio; her grandchildren; Benjamin Jr.; Bryce; Brenda; Mayumi; and Benjamin (Danielle); great-grandchildren; Jordan; Zachary; Aaron; Aryand and Aja Minori; and a host of cousins; other relatives; friends; and a special cousin; Harold Ware. Family and friends will be received Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. in Antioch Baptist Church; 942 Henry St.; Belle Vernon; where services will be held Saturday; Nov. 3; at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Clifford Carter officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242).