Graveside services for Jeanne Butler Thrash, age 69, of Ruston, LA will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Springhill Cemetery, Springhill, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Dr. Michael Hawley will officiate.Mrs. Thrash was born on March 10, 1947 to Lester and Inez Raborn Butler, and passed away on February 26, 2017 following a brief illness. She was a graduate of Southern Arkansas University. She taught school for 1 year and then worked as Director of Ruston Housing Authority for many years. Jeanne was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She had a great love for traveling, camping, flowers, and needlework.Jeanne Thrash is survived by her husband, Don Thrash of Ruston; her brother: Jimmy Butler and wife, Joyce, of Springhill, LA; niece, Kari Gamble; nephew, Kyle Butler; and numerous other nieces and nephews.Pallbearers are Kyle Butler, Kelly Gamble, Steve Thrash, Billy Caldwell, Ken Sadler, and Dana Thrash.Visitation will be Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 5-7 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children Hospital.Online condolences may be made to the family @ www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.