Drusilla L. "DeVall" Butler, 87 of Sioux City, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 at a local hospital.


Funeral Services will be held 7 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Visitation 4-8 pm Wednesday, with the family present 6-8 pm.


Drusilla was born on April 7, 1929 in Luverne, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Bessie (Carlton) Bode. Drusilla was married to George DeVall on July 4, 1955. They were divorced in 1973. On February 16, 1979, she was married to Don Butler and resided in the Ozarks, He died in 1992. Following his death she returned to Sioux City.


During Drusilla's youth, she volunteered at the Mary J. Treglia Community House and as a Girl Scout Leader. In her earlier years she worked in the candy department at the Younker Store downtown as the Candy Lady. She also worked several years in the custodial department at the YMCA, JC Penny's, The Holiday Inn and KCAU9. More recently, she was a volunteer at the Gospel Mission's Women's Shelter.


Drusilla enjoyed sewing and making barbie doll clothing. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles, and also enjoyed collecting cookbooks. She was devoted to her family and friends, deeply enjoying the time spent with them. Drusilla was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Leeds, IA.


Drusilla is survived by two sons, John (Kim) DeVall of Sioux City, and Ben (Lora) DeVall of Sergeant Bluff; two daughters, Joyce (Albert) Sherrill and Zoe DeVall-Curry; one brother, Calvin Shanks and one sister, Juanita Konegni, all of Sioux City; 12 grandchildren, Sally (Daniel) Menke, Michael (Jane) Thompson, Matt Thmpson, Sherry Thompson, David DeVall, Jeremy (Jessie) DeVall, Josh DeVall, Dakota DeVall, John Michael DeVall, Coty DeVall, Brittany DeVall, Katelyn DeVall, and 25 great-grandchildren.


She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, 11 sisters and one son-in-law, William Curry.