Joanne Frances Potter

Joanne Frances Potter, age 92, of Commerce Township, went home to be with the love of her life, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 8, 2022. Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughter, Pat (Rich) Ward; her daughter-in-law, Tina Potter; her five grandchildren: Joe (Michelle) Ward, Beth (Bobby) Bolt, Wendie (Nick) Bramble, Scott (Carrie) Ward, and Alexandria Potter; her nine great-grandchildren: Evan, Ryan, Avery, Brady, Leah, Ella, Sarah, Kiera, and Owen; and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and close friends.

Joanne was born on New Year’s Eve, 1929, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Melvin and Verna (McIntosh) Spencer. When Joanne was introduced to Edward H. Potter, it was love at first sight! Joanne and Edward began dating, fell in love, and were eventually married; sharing sixty-two wonderful years together until Edward’s death on September 28, 2007. First and foremost, Joanne was a wonderful mother and wife, and enjoyed taking care of her family. She also worked as a cashier for A&P Grocery Store for thirty-five years until her retirement. In her free time, Joanne could be found working in her garden, or staying active! Joanne was a huge animal lover her whole life; she was well-known by her family and friends for rescuing stray dogs and cats every chance she got, and she fed the birds all year round!Even at the age of 92, Joanne could be found on her knees daily praying for her family, grandchildren and friends. She loved providing for her family and caring for houseguests; she was known to her children and husband as “Mrs. Hospitality.” Joanne was a remarkable woman who will be greatly missed.

Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Verna; her loving husband, Edward H. Potter; her two sons: David Potter, and James “Jeep” Potter; her three brothers: Dick Fisher, Bill Korthas, and Bob Korthas; and her two sisters-in-law: Ilene Korthas, and Gwen Korthas.

A funeral service will take place for Joanne at 12:00 pm on Monday, August 15, 2022, at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake, Michigan 48386. Joanne's family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00pm. A burial will follow at Wixom Cemetery.