Ruthie Potter Obituary
Ruth worked as a secretary for Bedford North Lawrence High School. She enjoyed playing the organ and piano, and she especially loved driving her golf cart.
Ruthie was a devoted child of God who followed His teachings throughout her life. Jesus was her comfort and strength. She fought a courageous eight-month battle, and her wish to meet the Lord was fulfilled. She will be deeply missed. Our love and God's blessings go with her always.
Survivors who will forever cherish her memory include her two sons, John (Debby) Potter and Michael (Dawn) Potter; grandchildren Shayne, Johnny (Savannah), Ashton (Kyle), Dennis, Logan (Garrett), and Kyle (Kara); and great-grandchildren Tallin, Eli, Gavan, Lexi (Clayton), Miley, Jensen, Charley, Isaiah, Emsley, Theo, Declan, and Paisley. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Gay Turner and Judy Turpen.
Ruthie was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Potter; her parents, Ed and Evalou Turpen; and her grandchildren Amanda Lee, Aiden, Brayden, and John.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th Street, Bedford, Indiana, with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Entombment will follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dixie Highway, Bedford. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 1:00pm, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to White River Humane Society.
Memories and condolences may be sent and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been entrusted with the care and arrangements for Mrs. Potter, and for the care of her family.
818 18th Street P.O. Box 63, Bedford, IN 47421
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