Deborah Potts
January 12, 2017
Deborah Potts, 63, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Deborah was born October 6, 1953 to William and Oma M. Rhoads in Des Moines. She attended Des Moines Technical High School. Deborah married Michael Potts in 1974. In 1993, they moved to Leon, Iowa. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, reading and walking. She especially loved taking trips to casinos with Mike and watching the newborn baby calves on the farm.
Deborah is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mike D. Potts; daughters, Marcy (Tom) Roff and Mary (Ryan) Englund; grandchildren, Nolan and Logan Roff and Sean and Katie Englund; sisters, Cheryl (Jerry) Corder and Nan (Dan) Bulger; brothers, Ronald (Karen) and David Rhoads; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Pam Reed.
The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 followed by a memorial service at 12 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Amyloidosis Foundation Research Consortium, 7151 N. Main St. Ste. 2, Clarkston, MI 48346; www.amyloidosis.org.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ron,Sue,Julie,Kevin and Rachel (Naba) Fall
01/15/2017
Mike, Marcy and Mary we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of your family during the youth softball years. Debbie was so kind and giving. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn Saxton
01/15/2017
So sad to hear of her passing. Prayers to all the family. She always brought a smile to us at the John Deere store.
Chuck,Sarah,Tammy and Michelle Fowler
01/15/2017
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Denny Peterson
01/15/2017
To the Potts family: I have never met any of you, but Debbie talked about her family all the time. She was very proud of her family. I"m a draftsman with Sturm & Fix. She would help me understand things about patents I didn't know. She was the most dedicated woman about her health. She will be missed by all those who came in contact with her
Vicki & Jerry Shepherd
01/14/2017
To Mike, Marcy, Mary and families: There are no words that could possibly express our sorrow of Debbie's passing. She was one-of-a-kind! The world was a better place because of her. Keep your memories close while you go through this difficult time. She will be sorely missed by everyone that knew her.
Karen Clayton
01/13/2017
Mike and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am grateful I had the chance to meet Debbie. The days and weeks ahead will be lonely at times. It seems like it can't be true. Remember how lucky you were to have the kind of love you shared. That is not measured in time and once you have had that special person they are with you always. Fondly, Karen Clayton
Roger and Barb Jorgensen
01/13/2017
Our prayers are with your family! Remember all the fun times we had on softball trips. Your mom was always fun and so kind.
Mark and Paula McClintic
01/13/2017
So sorry to hear about your loss. We pray that the Lord will comfort you and give you peace.
Chris Kozeliski
01/13/2017
Prayers. For the potts family