Sharon Baxley Butehorn, 64, of Summerville, South Carolina, wife of Dr. Henry Frederick Butehorn, Jr., passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Her Graveside Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Bethany Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.
Sharon was born October 8, 1956 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late David Waddell Baxley, Jr. M.D. and June Jones Baxley. She grew up in Charleston. She attended Queens University in Charlotte, N.C. then transferred to Clemson University. She obtained her graduate degree from Converse College. She also earned her real estate license. Initially, she was in sales. She was a dedicated member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church.
She was a kind and generous person. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, cross stitch and needlepoint.
She is survived by her husband, Henry Frederick Butehorn,Jr. M.D. of Summerville, SC; her son, David N. Gavalas of Spartanburg, SC; two brothers: Kenneth W. Baxley (Beverly) and David D. Baxley, both of Charleston and sister Susan B. Taube of Ozark, MO.
Memorials may be made to St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403.