‘She poured love into every stitch’: Bridal company remembers beloved seamstress brutally killed

Before seventy-two-year-old Vernencha Butler died tragically last week Saturday, she sewed beautiful wedding dresses for many brides in the country.

She was a seamstress for a bridal salon, The Wright Dress.

Owner Jasmine Wright called her “the heart and soul” of the company.

“[She] poured her talent and love into every stitch.”

Butler’s death shocked the country when she was discovered by her son and grandson lying on the floor of her home, assaulted and dead, minutes after she arrived from her sister’s birthday celebration. Police said the intruder strangled her and was found sitting nude on her bed.

Butler’s son and grandson captured the intruder before police arrived. But unfortunately, they could not save Butler.

Wright lamented she was “our beloved” seamstress.

“Her creativity, innovation and sheer skill transformed countless pieces of clothing into works of art.

“A true miracle worker, she had an unmatched ability to bring visions to life.”

Butler survived breast cancer and touched many lives.

“She will always be remembered as a legendary figure and an irreplaceable part of our journey,” Wright said.

Butler was related to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander who expressed sorrow over her death at a press conference. “It really hit home to me because it’s family from San Salvador.”

Prime Minister Philip Davis also paid tribute to her in the House of Assembly. She was a resident of his constituency.

Jayvon Forbes, 25, appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, with both of his arms in bandages, charged with Butler’s death.