Jean was born on July 28, 1932, in Williams, Oklahoma, to Harve Leonard Anderson and Rose Bell (Shoup) Anderson. She married the love of her life, Willie Joe Potts, on December 2, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas. Together they built a life grounded in love, family, and service.
A proud and dedicated Civil Service employee, Jean began her career in 1951 at Camp Chaffee. Her work took her to Lackland Air Force Base and Fort Sam Houston, before she returned to Fort Chaffee, where she retired in 1986 after 31½ years of devoted service. Her commitment to duty and her quiet strength left a lasting impact on her colleagues and community.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Emma and Larry Lawrence, Bonnie June and Garland Turano, Shirley Ann Autry; sister-in-law, Maxine Holshouser; and brothers-in-law, Bill Moore, Farris Wayne Potts, and James Edward Potts.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Willie Potts; her sons, Gary Potts (Gina) and Joseph Potts (Rosie); grandchildren, Gerianna England (Cliff), Gabrielle Conchola (Eric), Roxie Rodriguez (Danny), Elizabeth Reynero, Sara Jean Potts, and John Paul Reynero; great-grandchildren, Daniela Rodriguez, Chad England, and Colton England; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and cherished friends.
Pallbearers will be Mike Faucher, Darrell Timmons, Shane Timmons, Cliff England, Aaron Faucher, and Steven Faucher. Honorary pallbearers include Bruce Branson, Newlin Travis, Rick Anderson, Neil Donathon, Shirl Barlow, and Tim Daugherty.
Jean’s life was one of quiet dignity, steady grace, and unwavering devotion to family and service. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Online condolences may be left at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.
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