Marilyn Potter Obituary

Marilyn Potter DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Marilyn Potter, who resided at The Terrace of Daytona Beach, entered her eternal home Jan. 6, 2011. Marilyn was born in Reading, Mich., Jan. 1, 1920. She was a graduate of Reading High School and Jackson Business College and was a bookkeeper for Potter's Car Sales. Marilyn served in several children's ministries including teaching children at her church, Child Evangelism Fellowship Good News Clubs and her own home. Her Bible flannel graph provided unforgettable visuals. Marilyn is now with the Lord of her life. She is also with the love of her life, Carlyle Potter, her husband who preceded her in death in April 2001. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Richard and Jim, along with a daughter, Faith. Those who remain behind to carry on her testimony of faith and courage are two sons, Pastor Tom Potter and wife Sharon of Portsmouth, and Pastor Phillip Potter and wife Gloria of Hillsdale, Mich.; and a daughter, Sarah, and husband Dr. John McCollister of Port Orange, Fla. Marilyn dearly loved her 12 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Marilyn's sweet personality and kind smile will be missed by all who knew her. Her last written testimony was, "The coming of the Lord draweth nigh, are you ready?" The celebration of her life will take place at Pinecrest Baptist Church in Portsmouth Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2:30 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Reading and will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Gideons International for the distribution of Gideon Bibles in her memory. You may contact your local church or Pinecrest Baptist Church for Gideon Bible donation forms, or donations may be made by logging onto www.gideons. org. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Potter

6 Entries

Joyce & Curtis Allison

January 16, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

CINDY PADGET - NEVINS

January 14, 2011

To the Potter Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss but we all know that Marilyn is in a better place! I wish I could come to the funeral of a women that was such a influence in my younger days. Faith and I were best friends and we were always at her house or mine :) We had such a great time as we were growing up. I can remember every morning before we had breakfast we would read one of mom's daily breads. There were the little cards in a loaf of bread on the table. Do you all remember that? :) And dad would always say that Faith and I were little connivers. And he was right we were always looking for something to do, and maybe not always the right thing. Wow, I have so many memories with the Potter family :) I have three children and three grandchildren and life is good. You are in my prayers and I love you all! Love, Cindy (Nevins) Padget

January 13, 2011

Dear Potter Family, Please know that you are in our prayers as you say good-bye to Marilyn. She has given our world a great legacy through her devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ and family members who are such strong persons of faith. May God grant you peace during this time and strength for the time to come. Steve and Priscilla Bingham

Nathaniel Potter

January 13, 2011

My great grandma died and I am very sad.
Love, Nate Potter

Sheri Potter

January 13, 2011

Grandma, What an amazing life you had! Living every moment to the fullest, you exhausted every single day of everything it had to offer. Whether you were taking a simple stroll, an invigorating walk, or a physically exhausting hike you were always putting one foot in front of the other. You kept going! The adversities of life never stopped you, never broke you, never once! You always turned it all over to Jesus and kept going! When you faced a mountain you climbed it! When you came to the raging rivers of hurt and pain you swam them! When you encountered thorns and briers you put your hip boots on and you kept going! It was the great Harriet Tubman who said, "When you hear the barking of the dogs, KEEP GOING" and that is just what you did, Grandma, for 91 awesome years! You put your hand in the hand of the Man from Galilee and you kept going! You kept going until Thursday evening, January 6, 2011, when at last you crossed over into God's eternal Heaven to be forever with the Lord you served and loved! Always remembered with love,
your granddaughter, Sheri Potter

Lynda Ferguson-Weaver

January 13, 2011

Tom, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Many blessing and love.
Lynda Ferguson-Weaver

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