Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt | |
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Born | Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth February 4, 1903 Loma Vista, Texas, US |
Died | October 6, 1993 | (aged 90)
Occupation | philanthropist |
Known for | co-founder of the Conference of Texas Foundations and Trusts |
Spouse | Howard Edward Butt Sr. |
Children | 4, including Charles Clarence Butt |
Mary Elizabeth Butt (née Holdsworth; 1903–1993) was a prominent Texas philanthropist and wife of former HEB Grocery Company CEO Howard Edward Butt Sr., son of HEB founder, Florence Butt. Her philanthropic efforts were particularly focused on the care of emotionally disturbed children and the development of library services.