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Helen Potter Obituary

POTTER - Helen B., 77, passed away January 1, 2008 in Tulsa. She was born to David and Ruby Harris September 19, 1930 in Coweta, OK. Helen was the rock of her family. She was the kind of person who wasn't afraid to tell you what she thought. She would put everyone else before herself She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Helen will be remembered for being a loving person with a big heart. She is survived by: her husband of 57 years, Bill E. Potter of Haskell, OK; children, David Potter and wife, Linda of Haskell, Janet Garbey of Tahlequah, OK, Ken Potter and wife, Shirley Mello of Tulsa, OK; 6 grandchildren, as well as a host of friends and family who will miss Helen very much. She was preceded in death by: her son, Billy Potter and wife, Gwyndoline; and a sister, Barbara Nelson. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2008 at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home 587-7000. VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld

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Published by Tulsa World on Jan. 3, 2008.

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Charlotte Rogers

January 15, 2008

Iam so sorry to hear about Helens Death.I just found out about it.My Brother Phillip Clark Just told me.He just found Out.We are first cousins to Helen.Our father is John Clark.He is Ruby brother.Anyway We are thinking of you all.May God be with you All.Charlotte Rogers and Phillip Clark.

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