Deborah Potts
January 12, 2017
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Deborah Potts, 63, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Deborah was born October 6, 1953 to William and Oma M. Rhoads in Des Moines. She attended Des Moines Technical High School. Deborah married Michael Potts in 1974. In 1993, they moved to Leon, Iowa. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, reading and walking. She especially loved taking trips to casinos with Mike and watching the newborn baby calves on the farm.
Deborah is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mike D. Potts; daughters, Marcy (Tom) Roff and Mary (Ryan) Englund; grandchildren, Nolan and Logan Roff and Sean and Katie Englund; sisters, Cheryl (Jerry) Corder and Nan (Dan) Bulger; brothers, Ronald (Karen) and David Rhoads; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Pam Reed.
The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 followed by a memorial service at 12 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Amyloidosis Foundation Research Consortium, 7151 N. Main St. Ste. 2, Clarkston, MI 48346; www.amyloidosis.org.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lois Benedict
01/23/2017
Debbie was such a special work mate and friend. May God hold this suffering family close to His heart and in His hands while they are mourning.
Steve, Tim, and Angie (Eggers) Penland
01/19/2017
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We do understand the pain you are all going through. We sympathize with you knowing the dark days that will come when everything slows down and others get on with their lives. Know that you are not crazy and grief is a process you will all go through in your own way. There is light at the end and the peaks and valleys you will experience will all begin to level out. Debbie was a great woman no one will ever forget and she has helped make you all strong enough to get through this together.
Karen Collins
01/18/2017
I was so shocked to see Debbie's name in the obituaries. My sister and I met her several times on the walking trail, no idea she was sick. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Mary, I will always remember your mom's kindness to Clint and us. We had some good times. She will forever be in your heart. ?
Frank and Pam Schoonover
01/18/2017
We are very sorry for your loss. Debbie was a good gal. Best help ever at softball.
Connie Lehman
01/17/2017
Mary, I worked with you at Travelers. I was very saddened to see that your Mother had passed away. Know that my thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless You.
Kerilyn Conrad
01/17/2017
I am so very sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. My heart aches for Mike, Marcy and Mary. I had the pleasure to work along side her for seven years. As we all know, she was a beauty inside and out.
Sue Vivone
01/17/2017
I am so sorry for everyone in her family. Just know that she is in a wonderful peaceful place with no sickness,only beauty. Stay strong.
Andrea Schoonover
01/16/2017
Potts Family~ Many years at the ballpark we had, Debbie was always there to lend a hand. She was always so helpful to my Dad & we all know he needed every little bit of help. I always remember a smile on her face. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rick LaLance
01/16/2017
Hello Mike- you and your family are in our prayers.
Candi Thompson
01/16/2017
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Debbie at basketball games, softball games and many activities at Jackson Elementary when my daughter (Janelle Thompson-Keith) and Marcy were involved. Debbie always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. May you find comfort in the fact that she is resting in peace and one day you will be reunited with her.
Carolyn Campbell
01/16/2017
Mike and family: My sincere condolences to all of you at the passing of a wife, mother, grandmother, and especially a great friend to me. I will miss Debbie very much as she has always been just a phone call away anytime I needed her assistance with anything work related. She was always such a cheerful person and it was a pleasure for me for all of you to allow her to share her time with her co-workers. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Richard Fix
01/16/2017
Condolences to Debbie's family, and all those who had the good fortune to have her in their lives. All of us will miss her special combination of grace, industry and wit.
Mike & Cheryl Sturm
01/16/2017
To: Mike, Marcy, Mary and Doris: As you know, Debbie was a wonderful person in every way. She brought joy to everyone that was lucky enough to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis & Denise Waltz
01/15/2017
Mike,Marcy and Mary, we are so sorry to learn of Debbie's passing. We remember the fun times we had as neighbors on Rose Ave.
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time
Barb Brines
01/15/2017
So sorry for your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Had no idea, I walked the trail with her this past Spring/Summer. She was one of a kind and words cannot express my sorrow for all of you. I truly admired and loved this lady.