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Mary Potter Obituary
Knoxville - Mary Elizabeth Potter, born September 19, 1931, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2020.
Preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Potter; daughters, Kathy Thacker Gregg and Melissa Potter Hipsher; son, Carl Potter; grandson, Steven Yazdik; five brothers, 2 sisters and special friend, Gary Lusk.
Mary is survived by son, Steve (June) Thacker; daughters, Phyllis Lusk (John Duncan) and Marilyn Hyde; special friends, Don Hyde and Don Lytle; grandchildren, Gary (Tammy) Lusk, Sherry (Jeff) Trentham, Angie Johnson, Steve (Gina) Thacker, Pam (Wally) Brock, Jennifer (Michael) Hicks, Jeremy (Jennifer) Gregg, Lauren (Josh) Bauer, Isaac Hipsher; great-grandchildren, Grayson, Barrett, Lila Bauer, Waverly Lusk, Kimberly Newman, Justin Fox, Katie Farmer, Lori Lily, Luke Trentham, Tyler Johnson, Finley Thacker, Kennedy and Karson Brock, Ryan, Zachary and McKensie Marbaugh, Sidney, Payton and Alex Gregg; and one great-great-grandchild, Collyn Trentham.
Mary was a devoted Christian who loved all her family and her church family dearly. She loved to sit around her living room and laugh and share stories and pictures about her life journey. She left her loving spirit in the hearts of all who knew her.
The family wishes to thank Mary's brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Connie Potter for all the love and care they have shown her all her life, especially the last few years.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, TN. A Chapel service will follow at 2:30 pm. The family requests that face coverings be worn.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lonsdale United Methodist Church, 3002 Galbraith St., Knoxville, TN 37921.
Family and friends can share condolences online at www.sherwoodchapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marilyn Hyde
October 23, 2020
My dear precious mom. The most beautiful and perfect lady I have ever known in my entire life. She has so many friends and family that loved her dearly. She had touched so many lives. She would bring people into her home to teach them how to make hot tamales, chicken and dumplings, etc. Even at 89 years old. She is my life, my world, my everything, and most of all my hero. Mom was always there for me. She Is a great listener and a wonderful communicator. She would stop everything she was doing Just to talk to me. We had many beautiful and loving Conversations. My mom is definitely not rock and I do not know what I i’m going to do without her. Mom, you were truly an amazing Daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great grandmother. We all love you so very much and we all will miss you tremendously.
I need you my sweet mama. Love you so much. Your loving daughter, Marilyn
Roger Gregg
October 23, 2020
You will missed dearly by many generations of family and friends. My heart goes out to the family. You will all be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
Earleen and Gail Hipsher
October 21, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Marys passing. She was such a joy to know and was such a very loving and gentle lady. She will be missed.
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