Ann Marie Butts, 75, of Burlington, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home in Burlington. Born October 11, 1950, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Ferrell Ray and Frances M. Bachman Lemon. She married Joe Butts and they later divorced.&nbsp; Ann was a graduate of Apollo High School. She began her career at Curley Printing, where she worked for 10 years before continuing on to AARP for 17 years. She later spent over 17 years at Catfish Bend Casino, retiring as a surveillance manager. Ann loved the outdoors and found joy in gardening, spending time at her family’s cabin, boating, and simply watching the Mississippi River. Her greatest happiness came from time spent with her family and grandchildren, whether they were making crafts together or baking holiday cookies. She also had a special place in her heart for stray animals and dearly loved her cat. Survivors include her two daughters, Susie Butts and Jo Bowman, both of Burlington; four grandchildren, Angel Bowman, Wyatt Messer, Logan Messer, and Kate Messer; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Ronald Lemon. The Graveside Committal Service for Ann will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp; Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Ann Marie Butts, 75, of Burlington, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home in Burlington. Born October 11, 1950, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Ferrell Ray and Frances M. Bachman Lemon. She married Joe Butts and they later divorced.&nbsp; Ann was a graduate of Apollo High School. She began her career at Curley Printing, where she worked for 10 years before continuing on to AARP for 17 years. She later spent over 17 years at Catfish Bend Casino, retiring as a surveillance manager. Ann loved the outdoors and found joy in gardening, spending time at her family’s cabin, boating, and simply watching the Mississippi River. Her greatest happiness came from time spent with her family and grandchildren, whether they were making crafts together or baking holiday cookies. She also had a special place in her heart for stray animals and dearly loved her cat. Survivors include her two daughters, Susie Butts and Jo Bowman, both of Burlington; four grandchildren, Angel Bowman, Wyatt Messer, Logan Messer, and Kate Messer; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Ronald Lemon. The Graveside Committal Service for Ann will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp; Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.