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LaVerne Potts Obituary

LaVerne Potts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on October 6, 2015. She was born to Charles and Gertrude Pressler on September 26, 1924 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She married Raymond Potts in 1945 and they remained living locally for the most of the 65 years they were married.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond.

She leaves behind her daughter, Charlotte (Richard) of North Carolina; son, Charles (Mary) of Colorado Springs; son, Clyde (Nancy) of Texas; six grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. LaVerne had numerous friends including many members of the First Presbyterian Church, where she and her husband worshipped for over 50 years, in addition to the friends who knew and cared for her at the Pikes Peak Care Center.

Her family cherishes the 91 years she spent with them and the grace and good humor she shared in life. Her memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on October 9, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church. 219 East Bijou Street.

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

Published by The Gazette on Oct. 9, 2015.

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