Margaret A. POTTS

1931 - 2016

AUBURN, IL - Margaret A. "Maggie" Potts, 84, of Auburn passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at St. John's Hospice surrounded by her family.

She was born Dec. 1, 1931, in Joliet, the daughter of Martin and Margaret Ritof Suca.

Maggie married Russell Potts on Sept. 9, 1950, and he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Potts, one brother, and two sisters.

She retired from the State of Illinois Commerce Commission.

Maggie will be remembered as a kind, generous and giving person who welcomed all into her home for a cup of coffee, meal or pleasant conversation. She was passionate about celebrating every holiday with outdoor decorations for the entire town to enjoy. She had a playful heart and loved any chance to entertain and make others smile.

She gave private music lessons and was the church organist and choir director at St Benedicts for many years.

Surviving are three daughters: Jane (Dan) James of Englewood, Fla., Carla Potts, and Marylyn (Steve) Grant, both of Springfield; four grandchildren: Jennifer (Jeffery) Dworak, John (Rena) Dietrich, Michael (Angie) Woodruff, and Jackie (Jay) Richmond; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Bramley Funeral Home in Auburn. Additional visitation will be from 9 a.m. till time of funeral services at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Auburn with Deacon Denny Baker officiating.

Burial will be at Auburn Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to: Auburn Emergency Squad or St. John's Hospice.

Condolences may be left online at www.bramleyfh.com.