Obituary: Sheila Marilyn Butler

Sheila Marilyn Butler, 93, passed away on Feb. 5, 2025. Born in New York, N.Y., to the late Harry and Anne Friedman, Sheila eventually made her way to Atlanta, Ga., where she built a life for herself and her family. A shrewd businesswoman, she served as CEO of Weight Watchers of Atlanta and Northwest Georgia. A multi-faceted woman, Sheila was a gifted painter and an appreciator of the arts—especially theatre—and was a member of Congregation Or VeShalom. She was a woman of unwavering strength and abundant love, qualities that carried her through a long and fulfilling life. In her later years, Sheila made a permanent move to her home-away-from-home in Boynton Beach, Fla.

Sheila was predeceased by her husband, Buddy, her son, Scott, and her sister, Dorothy Koncius. She is survived by her son, Cory Butler (Mark); her sister, Joan Pressman; her grandson, Seth Butler, Esq.; and many cherished nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Memorial donations may be made in Sheila’s memory to Congregation Or VeShalom (www.orveshalom.org) or The Atlanta Jewish Home (www.jewishhomelife.org/donate/). A graveside funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Greenwood Cemetery, 1173 Cascade Cir SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. A livestream link is available at www.jewishfuneralcare.com. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.