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POTTER NANCY L. POTTER On February 26, 2009, Nancy L. Potter, age 80, of Arlington, VA died of natural causes. Nancy was the Deputy Director of GSA, Office of Budget until her retirement last year. She worked for the federal government for 63 years, and transferred to the GSA upon its creation on July 1, 1949. Nancy is survived by nieces, Jackie Wildman, Shari Conlon; nephew Clifford Potter; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by brothers Paul A. Potter and Charles Potter, Jr. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, March 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at Cherrydale United Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA.
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Frank Cooper
March 6, 2009
As a neighbor and friend Nancy was unsurpassed. She was the first to welcome my partner and I to the street when we moved in twenty-four years ago and she was a relentlessly upbeat, caring and interesting friend for all the years that followed. I will miss the way she always had something complimentary to say about others and myself. She always looked for the good in people. I will miss her wisdom; she was a vastly intelligent and observant person who shared her knowledge freely. Mostly I will miss her smile, night or day, good times or bad when I would see her across the street her face would light up and she would say “well hello dear”. She always made the day a little better, the world seem a little more gentile and our street seem like home. So long dear Nancy… God bless.
chris singer
March 5, 2009
Nancy was an icon in GSA. I feel honored to have known her. She always had a kind word for everyone. Her memory was amazing.
Paul Gendron
March 3, 2009
Nancy will be dearly missed. She was a kind friend and neighbor who lived a full life, positively impacting so many people, blessing them with her unbounded energy and generous nature. She was also a remarkable and dedicated civil servant, an example to be followed. My deep sympathy to her family and loved ones.
William Jones
March 3, 2009
I first met Nancy when I moved into TST in 1999 and I thought she was a very kind and compassionate lady. We became friends over the years and I came to respect her immensely. She will be greatly missed. I offer my most sincere condolences to the family at this most difficult hour.
Judith Walters
March 1, 2009
Nancy was a wonderful, active resident of our Condominium. She will be sorely missed.
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