Carolyn Maxine Potter
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Born April 26, 1940 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late John and Nora (Lockhart) Reinhardt.
She was a retired employee of the old Smith Cabinet Manufacturing Company in Salem and was a former employee of Amtek Signs and Country Cookin Restaurant. She was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society and was known by many as "The Pie Lady", from making pies at Country Cookin Restaurant.
On August 17, 1958 she married Harvey Monroe Potter, who passed away March 30, 1991.
Survivors include: 2 Daughters: LaDonna (John) Mitchell and Cindy (John) Thomas; 2 Sons: Jeff and Kevin Potter; Grandchildren: Trevor Thomas, Kristin (Gary) Owsley, Shelby (Mike Hayes) Potter and Jared (Cierra Hickman) Potter, Great grandson: Ledger Owsley and her cat companion, Sweet Pea, who was adopted from the animal shelter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and infant daughter Cathy Potter.
Visitation: 4 to 7 pm Tuesday and 9 am until the time of the service on Wednesday. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Wednesday 11/5/2025 at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions to: Washington County Humane Society / Salem Animal Shelter 204 W. Joseph Street Salem, Indiana 47167 https://humanesocietysalemin.org To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carolyn, please visit our floral store.
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Gladys Rubadue
November 4, 2025
So sorry to hear, Carolyn was a special lady to me! She was loved by everyone who knew her. So sorry I won't be able to come to the viewing. I am not able to go anywhere right now. Love and prayers to the whole family!
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Marilyn (Potter) Sechrist
November 4, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please rest assured that she and you dad have finally been reunited in the eyes of the Lord, Jesus Christ. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
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