Deaconess Bernice L. Potts Obituary
We bid farewell to Deaconess Bernice L. Potts (Stony Creek, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 12, 2026 at the age of 87. Deaconess touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Willian T. Anderson, Sr. and Bernice Lou Anderson; her spouse Frankie R. Potts, Sr.; and her siblings, Mildred Baytop, Mabel Thweatt, William Anderson, Jr., Johnny Anderson, Sr., Isaiah Anderson, Sr., George Anderson and Marion Coleman.
She is survived by: her children, Deacon James Potts (Cynthia) of Petersburg, VA, Barbara Jones (Milton) of Angier, NC and Frankie R. Potts, Jr. of Stafford, VA; her grandchildren, James Antron Potts of Alamosa, CO, Chelsi R. Miles of Petersburg, VA and Dominique D. Miles of Prince George, VA; her siblings, Mary E. Cole, Ruth Anderson of Chesterfield, VA, Thomas Anderson (Greta) of Upper Marlboro, MD and David L. Anderson (Kristie) of San Antonio, TX; her sister-in-law Joyce Anderson of Petersburg, VA; her friend Deaconess Sally Massenburg; and her nieces, Celestine Jackson of Stony Creek, VA. and Ruby Jones of Stony Creek, VA.. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
