Gladys Poteat, 101 years old joined her husband William in heaven on December 13, 2012. Gladys was born in Register, GA on October 1, 1911 to a family of 4 sisters and later a brother. The family moved to South Florida when she was 14 years old. A member of First Baptist Church of Ft. Lauderdale for over 60 years. She was active in the Womens Missionary Union and PEO Women's Group. She is survived by 2 children: son William Poteat of Pompano Beach, FL, daughter Candy Zimmerman & son-in-law Fred Zimmerman of Clermont, FL; 4 grandchildren Ean Poteat of Ft. Lauderdale, Hannah Levitt and her husband Jason of Marietta, GA, Andrew Zimmerman and his wife Kim of Lake Mary, Elizabeth Zimmerman of Orlando. Her legacy also includes 5 great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends whose lives she richly blessed. A visitation will be held Monday, December 17th 10:30-11:00 am at Fred Hunter's University Drive Home, Davie, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Lauderdale Memorial Park. www.fredhunters.com
