Effie Mae Christian Potts Obituary
In loving memory of Effie Mae Christian Potts of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, who departed this world on September 29, 2025 at the age of 79. Effie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Effie departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Effie may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Effie leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Christian and Mabel Roberts Christian; and her husband James Franklin Potts. She is survived by: her sons, Johnny Potts of McEwen and Earl Potts of San Diego, California; her granddaughter Amanda Bullock of White Bluff, TN; her great grandchildren, Carlos Perez (Cora) and Caitlin Clark (Evan); and her brothers, Melvin Christian (Marie), Walter Christian and Robert Ray Christian.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home (320 W 7th St, Columbia, TN 38401). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 5th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home (320 W 7th St, Columbia, TN 38401).
