Rev. Anna Lisa Butler's Obituary
Lisa was born, January 26, 1966 in Baltimore, MD. to Rosette Britt Cromwell and Jerome Cromwell.
Lisa attended the Baltimore City Public Schools, graduating from Walbrook High School in 1984.
After high school, Lisa entered Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama. and entered into military service 1987, stationed Fort Carson, Colorado, further tours until discharged were Panama Vity, Lawton, Oklahoma (Fort Sills) with Basic Training in Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Prior to military enlistment, Lisa received her License to Preach in the New York /Washington Annual conference. Further Ordination of Deacon and Elder with Full Connection in the Eighth Episcopal District, under the leadership of Senior Lawrence Reddick, III.
Serving with the Board of Chrisian Education and Formation as Connectional Children's Ministry director, under the leadership of General Secretary, Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield.
Shirley Wright, Lee Brown, Earl Flanagan, Brenda Flanagan, Michael Cromwell and Darryl Cromwell proceeded her in death.
Lisa leaves to mourn her life; her husband, Rev. Arvin, Regina, Matline, Marvin (Vickie), Preston (Kathy) and Myra (Dean) Butler. her siblings - Patricia, Priscilla, Eugene, Peter Glenn, Ray Flangan, Roselyn, Gary and Perry Cromwell. Son, Kendrick (Courtni), Grandchildren, Elisha and Isaiah Butler. Her God children, Jordan Phillips, Giselle Kone, and Rahin Kone of Las Vegas, Nevada and Talise Taylor of Rowlett, Texas. A host of Colleagues, Friends and a family Village that expands thru out the connectional.
Order of service
Prelude
Officiant: Pastor Rev. Dr. Clarence Ford
Christian Chapel Temple of Faith, Dallas, TX.
Processional: Clergy and Family
Prayer of Comfort: Rev. Dr. Cassandry Keys-Jones
Hill Chapel CME Church, Plano, TX.
Scripture: Old Testament: Psalms 23 - Rev. Anita M. Neal, 5th Episcopal District
New Testament: John 14: 1-6 - Rev. Antonio Pea. 4th Episcopal District
Selection:
Acknowledgements and Cards: Christian Chapel Church Clerk
Obituary read in silence
Reflections:
Cromwell/Flanagan Family - Patricia Flanagan, Sister
Christian Chapel Clergy - Rev. Rob Guy, Associate Pastor
Christian Chapel Children's Ministry - Designee
Eighth Episcopal District - Board of Christian Education and Formation
Connectional Prayer Ministry - Rev. Dr. Bonita Collins-Hobbs, Connectional Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Words - General Board of Christian Education and Formation - Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield, General Secretary, Board of Christian Education and formation
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