Helen Poteet Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Helen Poteet of Nokomis, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 97, on January 26, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Poteet to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Helen had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Helen may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marko Adams and Emma Adams (Dwarsack); her husband Dewey Poteet Jr.; and her brothers, Ozzy and Hap Pretnar.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Milt (Terry) of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Carol Schall (Dave) of Naples, Florida and Mark (Christi) of Lebanon Illinois; and her pet Lucy. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
