Juanita Patterson Potter Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Juanita Patterson Potter of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 10, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Juanita Patterson Potter to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Reverend James B. Potter (JB); her parents, Reverend Early Patterson and Etta Patterson; her son-in-law Bill Southard; her brothers, Donald and Daniel Patterson; and her sister-in-law Peggy Patterson.
She is survived by: her daughters, Wilma Sue Woods (Wayne), Sheila Southard, Teresa Potter and Anita McKamey (David); her grandchildren, Adam West (Jennifer), Will Southard, Chris Southard (Megan), Lynnette Windham (Jamie), Brandy Phillips (Boyd), Garrett Seeber, Jared Southard (Jamie) and Taylor Riley; her great grandchildren, Jayleigh Lowe (Landon), Tucker, McKinlee West, Bailey, Brenna, Bo Phillips, Ava, Evelyn, Finnegan, Cambria, Carson Southard, Belle, Lainey, Jasmine and Emerie Windham; her great great grandchild Lowe; her siblings, David Patterson, Faye Russell (James) and Flonnie Sims (Mike); her sister-in-law Loretta Patterson; her uncle Walter Phillips (Jean); and her friend Ginny LaBell. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs (209 Roane St, Oliver Springs, TN 37840). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the BIG Mountain Baptist Church (211 Jackson Hill Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840). A graveside service was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Estes Cemetery.
