Avery County NcArchives Obituaries.....Potter, Ila S August 2, 2006
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Elizabethton Star  August 3, 2006
Ila S. Potter 


    Ila S. Potter, 89, of Roan Mountain, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at 
her grandson's residence following a brief illness. 


    A native of Avery County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Charles A. 
and Rosea Turbyfield Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in 
death by her husband, Jonah L. Potter, a son, Timmy Wayne Potter, and five 
sisters, her twin Edna Young, Carrie Bailiff, Madge Peake, Clara Sue Smith and 
Flora Shoemaker. 


    Mrs. Potter was a member of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church and retired 
from teaching with the Carter County School System. She received her B.S. 
degree from East Tennessee State University. 


    Survivors include a son, Billy Joe Potter, Roan Mountain; two foster sons, 
Albert Eugene Potter, Elizabethton, and Gary Potter, of Oklahoma; a daughter, 
Beulah Juanita Roberts, Roan Mountain; eight grandchildren, Billy Jack Potter 
and Roma Hicks, Jonah Potter, Melissa Potter, Melinda Potter, Mike Potter, 
Johnnie Potter, Walter "Wolly" Potter and Tammy Lane Roberts; and great-
grandchildren, Billi Potter, Aurianna Potter and Job Potter. Several nieces 
and nephews also survive including Dana D. Young, JoNell Young, Karen 
Buchanan, Sandra Guinn and Clark Young. 


    The funeral service for Mrs. Potter will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, 
August 3, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, 
with Mr. Gerald Holly, minister, officiating. Music will be under the 
direction of Gerald and Gloria Holly and The Young Family. The family will 
receive friends in the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, prior to the 
service. Friends may also call at the home of her grandson, 112 Elisah Garland 
Road, Roan Mountain, at anytime. The graveside service and interment will be 
at noon, Friday, August 4, in the Cordell Cemetery. Those attending will meet 
at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. 
Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary 
pallbearers will be Wayne Morgan, members of Lower Shell Creek Christian 
Church and friends and neighbors of the community. Condolence messages may be 
sent to the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. 


    Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, is in charge of arrangements. 
Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917. Office: (423) 772-3928. 


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