Mrs. Bernice D. Potts was called home on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the age of 82, by her Heavenly Father. She was born on May 25, 1937 to the late Otis Dious and Annette Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Minister Charlie Potts as well as her Step-mother, Susie Moon Dious.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. Bernice was baptized and became a member of St. James Baptist Church, Athens, Georgia known as Oconee Heights at that time where she served as an Usher in her later years. She moved her membership to St. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson County.
Bernice worked at Athens Podiatry Clinic on Prince Ave. for a short period of time. She began work later with the Shaw Day Care Center and Little People World. She loved children and enjoyed working with them over the years.
Bernice leaves behind her niece/daughter and devoted caregiver, Sheloin Karen Dious, one sister, Cassandra Dious and one sister/sister in-law, Betty Lee Wilson Lay and a host of cousins and friends.