Bernadia "Bernie" Avis Butcher, 81,of Fillmore, IL, died on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Vandalia Rehab & Health Care in Vandalia, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home, in Vandalia, IL , with the Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Donor's Choice. Online memories & condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net She was born June 03, 1931, in Shafter Twp., Fayette County, IL, the daughter of Bernard Amos and Edna Belle (Merriman) Roe. She married James John Butcher, December 24, 1953 in Big Lake, TX. Bernie was a retired cook from Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL. She is survived by Husband: James Butcher, Fillmore, IL; Son: Leon M. Blunt & Yvonne, Brandon, MS; Grandson: Jake; Brothers: Marvin Roe, Kansas City, MO. Marsden Roe & Diane, Vandalia, IL and Ray Roe & Caroline, Ramsey, IL Preceded in death by her parents and son, Kelly Butcher in 2000