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Margaret A. POTTS

1931 - 2016

Margaret A. POTTS obituary, 1931-2016, Auburn, IL

BORN

1931

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Bramley Funeral Home - Auburn

550 E. Jackson Street

Auburn, Illinois

Margaret POTTS Obituary

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.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2016.

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Doug Lee

January 22, 2017

Sorry to find out Maggie has gone to God's glory. I didn't get my Christmas card this year, "Mrs. Potter". Worked with Maggie at the ICC for 8 years. She was one great lady. Spent the night on her couch once after Russ had slipped me a few too many Bent Forks.

Rest in Peace Mrs. Potter. You are very fondly remembered.

February 8, 2016

I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

Bob Henry

January 22, 2016

Russ and Maggie and I go back 46yrs when I went to work in 1970 with Russ at Monterey No.1 Mine, I remember the girls growing up, I would stop by and visit as much as I could going over old times, she will be missed by all that knew her.

Char Potts

January 21, 2016

Rest in peace, sweet Maggie! You will be missed.

Maureen (Smith) Jackson

January 20, 2016

My Deepest sympathy goes out to the family at this sad time. My favorite decorations was her May Pole and the May Baskets she always put outside. It was always worth driving down the first of May to see this.
My prayers are with you.

Maureen (Smith) Jackson

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