Edna was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Clarence Clifton and Mary Louise Stansifer. Also, by her beloved daughter, Rhonda Potts Fairchild.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years Roland James Potts. Children: Quentin Fairchild (Rhonda), Alan & wife, Nelda and Ryan & wife, Jamie. Grandchildren: (Rhonda) Raquel Fairchild, Sara Fairchild & Ricky Fairchild / (Alan) Raymond Schwegman & (wife) Charity, Sean Schwegman & (wife) Ashley, Cassie & (husband) Jessie Scholes, Amanda & (husband) Joe Aylar and Adam Potts & (wife) Cheyenne / (Ryan) Brandon Potts & Halley Ingram, Allison & (husband) Chris Mutz, Ashley & (husband) Bryan Siebold and Joseph Stapp. Also, 14 precious great grandchildren.
Edna was born May 28, 1934 in Galveston, Texas, the 2nd of 12 children. She grew up in Texas City and attended Texas City High School where she excelled at tennis.
It was a blind date on New Year’s Eve 1956 that brought Edna and Roland together. Love quickly bloomed and they were married shortly thereafter on March 1, 1957. Theirs is a love story for the ages.
Edna and Roland played tennis together for many years into their marriage. She working for and sang in the choir at the church that Roland pastored (Trinity Christian Church and Interfaith Praise Church). Watching sports was a passion of hers. Always rooting her teams on, especially the teams that her children were on.
Edna was an example to all of what it looks like to be in love with the Lord. She is surely rejoicing in HIS arms at this very moment.
EDNA MAE POTTS will be missed by her family and many friends.
2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
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