Dorothea Lavon Potts

Dorothea Lavon (Elmore) Potts, 95, of Washington, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home in Washington.

She was born on August 20, 1930, to the late Russell & Geneva (Maxwell) Elmore in Belle Union, Indiana, a small town in Putnam County.

Lavon married the love of her life, Curtis Lee Potts, on May 14, 1960, and they spent over 65 years together happily married. Together, they had two children, David and Dana.

Lavon spent many years working as a homemaker, ensuring her household was well taken care of. She was a member of Bethel Church of Washington North Campus. She enjoyed cooking, ironing, and keeping a clean home. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting. Lavon spent countless hours preparing holiday meals and loved every minute of it. Having her family together for the holidays was very important to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell & Geneva (Maxwell) Elmore, her sisters, Sarah (Charles) Kerr, and Roberta (James) Perry; and her brother, Robert Elmore.

Lavon is survived by her children, David (Lynda) Potts, and Dana (Allan) Birt; her grandsons, Derek Birt & Jeffrey (Kate) Birt; 3 step great-grandchildren, 5 step great-great grandchildren; and her sister-in-law Louise Elmore.

Visitation for Lavon will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 9:00-11:00am ET at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home 2020 State St., Washington, IN 47501. Following visitation, a funeral will be held at 11:00am with Pastor Tony Franklin and Pastor Charles Baxter officiating. After the service, Lavon will be laid to rest in Sugarland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to AseraCare Hospice Care 6724 Morgan Avenue, Suit A, Evansville, IN. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at goodwinsieversfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Lavon and her family.