Lela Jones Butero, 85, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.

She was born on May 11, 1941, in New York City, to the late Wilford Joseph and Estelle Marie Bridges Jones. Lela became Mrs. John Butero in 1964. They made their home in NY, before her husband took a manager's position at the local radio station in North Wilkesboro. A short time later, he was offered to be the manager of WDSL Radio, and they moved and made their home in Davie County. Lela was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. From 1964, to the time of her death, Lela lived in the same home, and just enjoyed being a mom to her two sons, and taking care of family. During this time, she also took care of her mother until her passing in 2007. Lela did not get out much, due to the continuous care of her mother and sons. She was a caring person to all and always put others needs above her own. Anyone who knew her or ever met her, came to love her quickly. Even during her time battling cancer, the staff members of everywhere she would go, didn't even want her to leave.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Butero; and a sister, Joanne Osborne.

Survivors include sons, Michael Butero (Donna), and Johnny Butero (Paula); granddaughters, Christina Russell (Jeff), and Ashley Butero (Christos Kokalis); great-grandchildren, Ellie Layell, Avarie Russell, and Jeffery Russell; father of Ellie, Roger Layell; brother-in-law, Karl Osborne; Niece, Amanda Osborne; and nephews, Joey Osborne (Haley Bulatko), and Charlie Osborne.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at Lambert Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Kevin Hobson officiating. The family invites friends to visit with them from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home; and at other times at the home of Mrs. Butero, 200 E. Maple Avenue.

Online condolences may be made at www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com