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Avis Potter

December 23, 1921 – February 10, 2019
IN THE CARE OF

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

Avis Mildred Potter, age 97, of Grand Ledge, Michigan passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Avis was born December 23, 1921 in Pompeii, Michigan to Foster and Lucille Walker.

Avis graduated from the old Central High School in Lansing, MI. She married her first husband Clifton in 1940 and together the two would have children Sandy and Tom, and lived in the Haslett area for many years. Avis lost her first husband Clifton Haviland Jr. in 1961. She worked in Customer Service for Sears for many years until retirement. In the 1980's she met and married Gail Potter. The two lived in Haslett, and the Wacousta area. Gail passed away in 1999.

Surviving are her daughter Sandy (Tom) Nelson, son Tom (Susan) Haviland, grandson, Greg Nelson, as well as three great-grandchildren; Jessica Nelson, Mitzi Nelson, and Kyle Nelson.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place and a private family memorial will be held in May of 2019.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Staff of Story Point in Grand Ledge and their Hospice Team.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Memory of Avis to Story Point or Michigan Premier Home Care & Hospice.

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Story Point11555 Silverstone Lane, Grand Ledge, Michigan

Michigan Premier Home Care and Hospice312 E. Houghton Ave. Ste. B, West Branch, Michigan 48661

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