Lula Ella Crouch Poteat, 89, was born on December 11, 1936, to the late Hugh Crouch and Hattie Smith Crouch. Lula passed away on October 15, 2026, at The Brookdale North Memory Care in High Point NC. A resident of High Point, North Carolina, Lula will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Lula was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Poteat; and her brothers, Earl Crouch, Glenn Crouch, and Dan Crouch.
Lula is survived by her daughters, Beverly Whisnant Ferguson and husband Steve, and Kimberly Whisnant Rogers and husband Chris; her grandchildren, Hannah and Madeline Rogers; brother, Jim Crouch and sister, Ruth Mayberry; her stepchildren and grandchildren, Patricia Elaine Decker, Donald Ray Poteat, Casey Poteat and Adam Decker; and a number of extended family and friends.
Lula was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school and served as head of the senior citizen group. Beloved by her family and those around her, she brought steady care and devotion to the people and community she held close. She loved to travel and to walk her neighborhood, and she will also be remembered as a great mother and wife.
A visitation will be held at 10:30am Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:30am Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church Newton NC, with Pastor Ken Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church at 1942 St. James Church Rd Newton NC 28658.
Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com.
The Poteat Family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home.
