Kara Lynn Butash

Kara Lynn Butash of Joppa, MD, passed away on June 28, 2016 surrounded by her family after a six year battle with leukemia. She was 26 years old. Born in Baltimore, MD, she is survived by her parents, Roger Randall Butash and Dorine Spurlin Butash of Joppa, her sister Courtney D. Butash and her nephew Isaac B. McDonald, both of Joppa, her aunt Judy Bennett and uncle Ronnie Spurlin both of Independence, VA and uncle Aaron Spurlin of Sarasota, FL, as well as, many cousins who loved her dearly.

In 2008, Kara graduated from Joppatowne High School and then proceeded into a self-advocacy program called Future Links. Kara enjoyed life to the fullest and her family meant everything to her. Some of her favorite things to do were collecting jewelry, putting together photo albums, listening to music (specifically Kendall Schmidt from Heffron Drive), but most of all, being an aunt and being surrounded by her family and friends who loved her dearly. While being treated for leukemia at UMMC in Baltimore, she met many doctors and nurses who quickly became part of the family. She knew just how to brighten anyone's day and will be missed by many.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Spurlin, Shane Spurlin, Eric Beswick, James Greene, Nick Scott and Charles Martin.

Those who desire may make a contribution to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-MD Chapter, 100 Painters Mill Road, Suite 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117.