Isabel J. "Tobby" Potter

Isabel J. "Tobby" Potter Battle Creek Isabel J. "Tobby" Potter, 65, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Battle Creek Health System. She was born March 9, 1944, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Floyd E. and Agnes V. "Virginia" (Van Hout) Potter. Tobby attended Southwestern Junior High School and was a Battle Creek Central High School graduate. She attended ITT Technical Institute in Detroit for two years. Tobby had previously lived in Long Beach, CA and returned to Battle Creek in 1969. She had a career with the Federal Government spanning forty years and was last employed in the Defense Logistics Agency as a telecommunications specialist at the Battle Creek Federal Center. She retired in 2003. Tobby also owned and operated Tobby's Income Tax and Accounting for twenty years. She had also enjoyed being an American Red Cross clown named "Sunny Sue" for six years. Tobby loved her grandson and watching his sporting events. Her other interests included horseback riding, ice skating and macrame. She was also an avid collector. Tobby is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Shane) Lawrence, and her grandson, Antonio "Tony" Lawrence of Battle Creek; and her sisters, Judy Belles of Battle Creek and Karen (Leon) Piper of Climax. She also leaves her special friend, Randy Evans and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Tobby was preceded by her parents; stepfather Roger Dillenbeck and brother Robert E. Potter. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Royal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Royal Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.