

(1957 – 2025)
Vera Lynn Potts, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, Vera was the beloved daughter of Donald Wayne Reed and Zolene Reed. She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School with the Class of 1976. She later attended United Welding Institute and proudly graduated on June 8, 1979, in Oklahoma City. Later in life, Vera also enrolled into Cameron University in Lawton, OK and Mountain View College Dallas, TX to pursue a Business Degree.
She proudly served as a military spouse and mother for over 15 years, supporting her family through assignments from Germany to Hawaii to Fort Sill. During this time, she discovered a passion for catering while serving the military community at the NCO Club. After transitioning to civilian life, she carried her interest in food and beverage into her career—first as an assistant manager at 7-Eleven, and later retiring from the Walton Enterprises.
Known for her vibrant personality, Vera found joy in spending time with her family, shopping, decorating her home with colorful flowers, and watching classic black-and-white TV shows. Her infectious smile, sense of humor, unforgettable dance moves, and her favorite saying, “I’ll say,” will forever be cherished by all who knew her.
Vera is survived by her loving children: Shawn Reed (Tonya), Yalonda Potts (Roger), and Jessie D. Potts; her eight grandchildren: Deontae, DeAisha, Taia, Denesha, Zaylon, Jazmine, Jaylon, and Jessiah; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Michelle Reed, Donna Kelly, Brian Reed, Kathy Alberty, as well as a host of cherished nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald Wayne Reed and Zolene Reed, and her nephew, Tracy Allen.
Vera’s memory will live on through the love she gave, the laughs she inspired, and the joy she brought to everyone around her.
A memorial service to celebrate Vera’s life will be held on:Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services
7720 S Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
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