Mary Haseltine Alderson Potter

Mary Potter Obituary

Mary Haseltine (Teen) Alderson Potter, 93, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008. She loved her flowers, especially African Violets, and feeding the birds and was a member of Fincastle Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her husband, William C. "Lum" Potter, III and a daughter-in-law, Janice W. Potter. Surviving family include her children and their spouses, Janice Potter and George Copenhaver, Nancy Potter and Peter Adamson, William Columbus "Bill" Potter; grandchildren and their spouses, Rick and Pamela Copenhaver, Michael and Carrie Copenhaver, Christopher "Chris" and Jessica Copenhaver, C.W. "Pete" and Margaret Adamson, Russell and Jill Adamson, William Columbus Potter, Rebecca Potter, Jonathan Potter; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Haley, Weston, Hayden, Grey, Nicholas, Julianna, Cassidy and Alyssa Copenhaver, Ginny and Lucy Adamson; nephews and spouses, John and Doris Alderson, Pete and Hazel Alderson; special niece that was with her day and night, Linda Street Ely and husband, Mike, and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Fincastle Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rodney Wilson and the Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Union Cemetery in Troutville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home in Daleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Fincastle Rescue Squad or Fincastle Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Potter

13 Entries

Julie Murray (Wilson)

October 6, 2008

Remebering summers at the log house and visiting Aunt Teen at the farm are some of my fondest memories, gathering eggs and fishing in the pond. I always felt she was so welcoming and was the sweetest person I ever met. I'm so glad my husband and children were able to meet her too. We will see her again! My prayers are with you all that she left behind.

Cynthia Fassett

October 4, 2008

Aunt Teen was such a great example of a loving, sweet Christian woman to me. Even though I did not see her much, I kept up with her through my mother, Marge Wilson and Nana Potter. She lived a long life that was pleasing to the Lord. I will miss hearing about her mountain climbing at 90 and other adventurous and cute stories.

Marge Wilson

October 1, 2008

There was so much warm love that emanated from Aunt Teen. She drew us back to the mountains of Va. again and again. I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. Now she is reunited with her Lum. My condolences to her children and grandchildren and friends in her neighborhood.

Marcia Potter Holschuh

October 1, 2008

Visiting Aunt Teen and Uncle Lum is such a wonderful memory for me. Since I lived in large cities (Washington DC and Detroit) it was always like visiting a special story book setting with wonderful relatives, beautiful surroundings and yummy food, too. Though these childhood visits were nearly 50 years ago now I remember them so clearly and with great pride that these people were MY family. I love you, Aunt Teen.

Barbara Lyons

September 30, 2008

I have wonderful memories of Aunt Teen and Uncle Lum at the little house in the mountains when we visited with our family from Indiana. We will miss her for now, but look forward to seeing her again for eternity. Our prayers are with all of you, her wonderful family.

Linda Street-Ely

September 30, 2008

I love my Aunt Teen and selfishly will miss her until we meet again in heaven. But I know Christ crowned her with a glorious crown for a job well done. A lady full of love and grace, a saint who leaves her handprints all over our hearts, we look forward joyfully to our reunion.
Thank you, God, for blessing me with Aunt Teen.

Peggy Bolton Wise

September 30, 2008

I remember Mrs. Potter when she and my grandmother were friends, Margie Burns. A sweet lady, always with a smile. When I would drive down Rt 779 I always glanced over at her house.. My sincere sympathy.

Faye Caldwell

September 30, 2008

Porter and I send our deepest sympathy to the family. We have known the "Lum" Potters for many years and they were always good neighbors in the Haymakertown community. May the good Lord keep you in his arms as you go through these bad times.

Sammy Copenhaver & Family

September 29, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Corky & Lillian Street

September 29, 2008

We know you will miss her.
It was a celebration as she entered into the gate and in the arms of God. We have you all in our prayers

Jill Adamson

September 29, 2008

The sweetest woman ever and a wonderful Grandmother.

Rusty Blue

September 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know that many drew great strength from Tine and she will be greatly missed.