Doris Potts Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Doris Potts (Water Valley, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 7, 2025 at the age of 72. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence E. Godwin and Marjorie "Margie" Ann Harrison Godwin. She is survived by: her husband Buster Potts; her siblings, Eddie Godwin (Vickie) of Water Valley, MS, Danny Godwin (Susan) of Horn Lake, MS, Pat Potts of Water Valley, MS, Shirley Wells (George) of Water Valley, MS and Becky Ball (Robert) of Fairview, TN; her sons, Michael Wayne Potts of Gulfport, MS, Joseph Thomas Potts of Water Valley, MS and Rufus Glenn Potts of Water Valley, MS; her grandsons, Wesley Potts (Lacee) of Water Valley, MS, Austin Potts (Hannah) of Water Valley, MS, Shean Potts of Water Valley, MS, Preston Potts of Water Valley, MS, Conner Potts of Water Valley, MS, Lane Potts of Water Valley, MS and Josh Potts of Water Valley, MS; and her great grandchildren, Scarlett Potts and Hudson Potts of Water Valley, MS. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Anchor Baptist Church (1009 MS-7, Water Valley, MS 38965). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Anchor Baptist Church, 1009 Highway 7S, Water Valley, MS 38965, or Driver's Flat Cemetery Fund c/o Rufus Potts, 1911 Highway 315 E., Water Valley, MS 38965.
