Betty Butler Burdine, a longtime resident of Florence, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Born in Wayne County, Tennessee, on September 6, 1937, Betty graduated from Saint Thomas Nursing School in Nashville, Tennessee, and devoted her life to caring for others. A registered nurse by profession, she served for more than two decades as Assistant Director of Nursing at Colonial Manor/Florence Hospital.
When Florence Hospital and the City of Florence established a program for senior adults, Betty was selected to lead the effort. As Director of the Lifewise Program, she became a familiar and trusted presence for countless seniors throughout the Shoals area. Her commitment to service extended beyond her professional career through her membership at North Wood United Methodist Church and volunteer work with Hospice of the Shoals.
In recognition of her dedication to the community, Betty was named Shoals Woman of the Year in 2008. She was also a member of the Nightingale Society and remained active in community service throughout her life.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Burdine; her son, Greg Burdine; her daughter-in-law, Susan Watts Burdine; her father, A.J. Butler; and her mother, Louise Chambers Butler.
She is survived by her son, Todd Butler Burdine; her grandsons, Robbie Burdine and Chad Burdine; her granddaughter-in-law, Tracy Burdine; her great-granddaughter, Teagan Burdine; and extended family, friends, former colleagues, and community members whose lives were enriched by her presence, care, and dedication.
Betty will be remembered as a lifelong caregiver, community leader, and faithful servant whose impact reached far beyond her family and touched the lives of many throughout Florence and the Shoals.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 11th – 10:30 am, at Railroad Cemetery in Tennessee. Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family.
The family requests that donations be made to North Wood United Methodist Church, 1129 Wills Avenue, Florence, AL 35630.
