Violet Verl Potter

Violet Verl Wilkins Potter, age 91 of Aly, was called to her everlasting home on Oct. 7, 2012. She was born Oct. 29, 1920 in Sugar Grove, AR to Marion and Ida Snow Wilkins. She enjoyed spending time outside gardening, fishing, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Potter; daughter, Jerry Dean Whitworth; grandson, Allen Whitworth; her parents; and three sons-in-law, James Whitworth, Elvin Tarkinton and Gary Worley.

Mrs. Potter is survived by two daughters, Jearl Tarkinton of Aly, Nadean Jones and husband James of Mt. Ida; two sons, Carney Potter of Aly and James Potter of Aly; seven grandchildren, James D. Whitworth of Aly, Danny Tarkinton of Mt. Ida, Christina Watson and husband Randall of Leesville, LA, Tina Burrow and husband Jeff of Mt. Ida, Michelle Jones and husband Scott of Exeter, CA, James W. Potter of Danville, and Grace Cochran of CA; 16 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Sue Lowe and husband Gene of Booneville and Wanda Wallis and husband Randy of Cabot; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral will be at 10:00 A.M, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Aly Community Church in Aly, AR. Pastor Josh Harper will officiate. Burial will be at Aly Cemetery following the service by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be at the church from 9-10 AM, one hour before service time. Pallbearers are James D. Whitworth, Danny Tarkinton, James W. Potter, Josh Whitworth, Jeff Burrow, and James Earl Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Watson, the grandchildren, and Angela and Joyce.

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