Julia H. POTTER

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Julia POTTER Obituary

Julia H. Potter

SPRINGFIELD - Julia H. Potter, 92, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 6:01 am Friday April 20, 2012 at Heritage Health in Springfield.

She is survived by her daughter, Jewel (husband John) Bishop of Springfield, her grandson, James Gifford Bishop of Springfield, her brother, James "Jim" (wife Irene) Pryor of Springfield, 3 nephews, 1 niece, 2 great nephews, 3 great nieces, 1 great great niece and 1 great great nephew.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 24, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church 3300 W. Jefferson, Springfield with Pastor John Lewis officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior beginning at 9:30 am at the church. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church or Decatur Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Please visit the "Life Remembered Story" online at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West, Springfield, IL. 544-5424

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Apr. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Julia POTTER

10 Entries

Flo Shipowick

April 24, 2012

Jewel, Steve and I were sad to hear of your Mom's passing. We have many pleasant memories of her at the Decatur church, she was usually at the piano or organ sharing her gift with the rest of us. She will be missed! You, John and Gifford are in our prayers during this difficult time. We know we will see her again one day soon, God bless you each one.

April 23, 2012

There is so much to be said about Julia, she had such a wonderful personality with a pure heart. I work at heritage and every now and then I was able to visit with her. Although I never got to spend a lot of time with her and didn't know her as well, I learned very quickly how great of a person she was. She would tell me some of her stories and other times we would just talk about different things. She was always considerate of others, and would ask about my other family members. She could always make me smile and looked on the bright side of things. When she played the piano it lit up the room, it was so beautiful and I would leave with a wholesome feeling. I myself had taken piano lessons but i'm a little rusty, I hope that someday I will be able to play as well as she did. Everytime I sat down at a piano I thought of her and I know now when I do she will be looking down smiling. She will be missed very much by so many people. My prayer's go out to you Jewel and your family.
- Jennifer

MINAK PORTER

April 23, 2012

Dear Jewel, John and family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. May the lord hold and keep you in this time of sorrow. We must rejoice that she is in a better place now and we will see her again. Sincerely

April 23, 2012

Julia was a wonderful person , we visited her at heritage when we came to see our family member. She played the piano beautifully and was always up for talking. We loved coming to visit with her. She will be missed dearly by the Elmore and Grim family's.

Jeanine Blakey Evans

April 23, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Your mother was a great friend with my mother,Jessie Blakey, her neighbor at Heriage. They spent a lot of time together sharing memories and enjoying each others company my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thrrough these difficult days

Nancy Wheeler

April 23, 2012

Dearest Jewel and Family,
Your mother was so precious. She sent me a birthday card every year until I was in my late 40's regardless of where I lived she found me. I extend my deepest sympathy to you at this time and yet am thrilled that the next face she will see is Jesus coming in the clouds! Rest in peace dear, dear Aunt Julia. Love to you all.
Nancy O'Bryen Wheeler

Sherry Craw

April 22, 2012

Jewel and family, your mom was truly an amazing woman and I will always remember the good times we had with her , my prayers are with you to get through this difficult time

April 22, 2012

Aunt Julia will truly be missed--our thoughts and prayers are with you Jewel, John, Gifford & all the family.
Frank & Pat

Shayne Clennon

April 22, 2012

Jewel, John & Gifford,
Our hearts go out to you. I feel like I knew your mom even tho we never met.
Shayne & Joe

April 22, 2012

JEWEL I LOVED YOUR MOTHER VERY MUCH EVER SINCE I WAS IN CRADLE ROLL IN SABATH SCHOOL, SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FROM THE BEAN SUPPERS AT THE OLD CHURCH SCHOOL ON MARIETTA ST, WHERE THE MOORES AND THE HOWARDS ALWAYS FOUND WAYS TO GET IN TROUBLE ,TO PATHFINDERS AND ON. WE WERE ALL FAMILY BACK THEN. I WILL MISS HER. GARY MOORE

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