BARBARA (“TOOTIE”) POTTER
WELLSVILLE- Barbara (“Tootie”) Ann Potter passed away on
Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in
Wellsville, New York. Barb was born on
April 13, 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and was the daughter of William and Maude
Yerrick. She is predeceased by her
parents, husband Vernon Potter, infant son Philip Potter, teenage son Stephen
Potter, and brother William Yerrick.
Barb was raised and educated in Wellsville, a graduate of
the Class of 1938. She worked at Davie’s
Department Store, Bradley Producing Company, The First Trust Bank, as well as
the family contracting business R.S. Potter and Son. Barb was an active community member, serving
in many positions. She was a lifelong
member of the Girl Scouts, from scout to leader to Council President. She was also very active in the Beta Sigma
Phi Sorority, Monday Club, Grand Squares dancing club, and Jones Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary. Barb was a member of
the United Methodist Church her entire life.
Most of all, she was a very present and loving daughter, sister, wife,
mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Her family was her greatest pleasure; she got such a kick out of the
young ones.
Barb married Vernon (“Punk”) Potter on October 16,
1944. She is survived by her daughter
Pamela Gould (Craig) of Saratoga Springs NY, her son James L. Potter (Judy
Donovan, deceased) of Wellsville NY, her grandchildren Jenna Nafus (Matthew),
Kimberly Leese (Michael), Taryn Burdge (Cory) and Adam Potter (Mary), as well
as great grandchildren Max and Lily Nafus, Mia and Tegan Leese, Gavin Outman,
Ronan Burdge, and Kaleb Bryan. She also
leaves several dear nieces and nephews.
The family extends its deepest gratitude to the angels at both Manor
Hills Assisted Living and Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for
their care and support.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday August 12 from 10 a.m.
until 11 a.m. in the J.W. Embser Sons F.H. in Wellsville at which time a
funeral service will be held with Elva Cornell presiding. Friends are invited
to view live on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/JWembserfuneralhome/
Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution
to either The David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville,
NY 14895, or The First United Methodist Church, 79 Madison Street, Wellsville,
NY 14895. To leave online condolences
please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
