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Frankie Poteat Obituary
Old Fort - Frankie Crane Poteat, 75, of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at her residence in Old Fort. Born on June 26, 1936 in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Gudger Crane and Bertie Mae Parkins Morris.
Mrs. Poteat was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Old Fort. She retired as the Chief of Police for the city of Old Fort and was the first female Chief of Police in the State of North Carolina. She was also one of the first female police officers in the state. Mostly recently, she was a mediator for the McDowell County Court System. She was a member of the Board of Aldermans for the City of Old Fort.
She was a loving wife, "Moma" and "Mamaw".
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Roy D. Poteat; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles E. Poteat and Minnie Holland Poteat; and her step-mother, Ruth Crane.
She is survived by her three daughters, Theresa Carter of Charlotte, Pamela Poteat-Hall and her husband, Bobby of Nashville, and Suzy Poteat of Nebo; and grandchildren, Josh Briggs of Boone, and Serguey and Brandon Hall of Nashville.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in the McCall Memorial Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion with the Reverend Don Freshour and the Reverend Richard Stanley, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service in Old Fort City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Project EXCEL, through Bethel United Methodist Church, PO Box 1443, Old Fort, NC 28762.
Words of comfort may be shared with the Poteat family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Frankie Poteat
Wilma Allison
June 18, 2012
I loved your mo. A lady in every way.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
June 14, 2012
To the Poteat Family,
Frankie was wonderful, honest and sincere and a friend to everyone who knew her.
To say she will be missed is truly an understatement.
Sincerely,
Connie Scott
Olga P.
June 13, 2012
My condolences to the Poteat family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your loved one.
Madeline Romano
June 13, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. She was a good friend to my late grandmother, Bessie Collis of Old Fort, and my family will never forget all her kindnesses. May she rest in peace. Madeline Romano, Deep River, CT
Carolyn Andrews
June 13, 2012
Pam, you are so in my thoughts today. I'm so sorry for your loss. You will remember me from our days of work at the Lemon Tree. Prayers and blessings on you and your family today and in the coming days.
Joan and Rick Smith
June 13, 2012
We have only known Frankie for a little over two years, but feel that we have known her longer. She was the sweetest person and she always had something funny to say. We will not forget her and will miss her.
Mary & Hazel Banks
June 12, 2012
My Mother and I both are sorry for your loss. Frankie was a dear friend to our family. She was a kind and fair person and she will be missed. we pray God will comfort the family as I know he is taking care of Frankie.
Bonita Bradley
June 12, 2012
Frankie was a wonderful person. I will and already do miss her so much. This world this town this family and all her friends is truely blessed to have known such a beautiful person. She loved people and her actions showed that. She was never fake and told you the truth even if it wasnt easy to hear or easy for her to say. And so funny i think i will miss her laugh and smile the most. God be with this family that Frankie loved so much and be with her friends and God be with this county because God she loved them ALL. God Bless You All.
June 12, 2012
Frankie was a friend no one will ever forget. Few people had the care and concern that she did for the citizens of Old Fort and community. She will be missed and never forgotten. Our prayers are for the family. Rev and Mrs Arnold and Edna Hancock.
Patsy Greer
June 12, 2012
Pam. We just wanted to let you know you are in out thoughts and prayers. We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your mom Frankie. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Joann Hudson, Patsy Greer and Natasha McCormick at Glenwood Baptist Church....
Peggy Waters
June 12, 2012
I loved your Mom. I have lost a dear and sweet friend. We always had the most fun over nothing and found humor in the stupidest things. I will miss her very much. Praying for you girls.
Hope McClellan
June 11, 2012
The world has lost a great lady. I admired Mrs. Frankie and what an example she set. She will be missed by a great number of people. I pray that her family will find comfort that heaven has another beautful angel. God bless.
Varina Hollowell
June 11, 2012
I thought a lot Mrs. Frankie. I know you will miss her dearly. May God grant you special comfort at this time of loss.
Varina Hollowell
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