Elinor L. Potter

Elinor L. Potter, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. She was born on February 24, 1917, in Englewood, Colo., but spent most of her childhood up through high school in beautiful Southern California. She loved to read, cook, sew, garden, and spend time with her family. She traveled the country extensively with her husband and lived in many states including Alaska twice. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Potter; and her two sisters, Florence Pech and Annette Ash. She is survived by her daughter, Coleen Fitzwater, of Roanoke, Va.; son, Craig Potter, of Carrington, N.D.; granddaughter and husband, Jennifer and James Corbally, of Roanoke, Va.; two other granddaughters, Kim and Kristina; and other extended family. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707.