Velma Helena Potter

VELMA HELENA POTTER, 94 of Sugar Land, TX, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:00 pm, Friday, July 8, 2016 at The Sycamores at Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX.

She was born to the late Adolph C. and Maria A. (nee Kipp) Decker on October 11, 1921 in Chester, Illinois.

She married Wayne W. Potter on May 19, 1949 in Jackson, Missouri; he preceded her in death on October 26, 1994.

In her early years, she worked at International Shoe Company in Chester, Illinois and after marriage, she retired to raise her family and pursue a variety of volunteer interests including: Braille printing, Ladies Aid functions at her churches and support groups in her retirement communities.

In addition to living in Chester, Illinois, Velma lived in St. Louis, Missouri; O’Fallon, Missouri; Alvin, Texas; Burfordville, Missouri; Brenham, Texas and Sugar Land, Texas.

Velma loved to travel with her family. Together they explored each of the fifty states, Canada and Mexico, and cruised to Alaska and the Caribbean. She spent many hours with her embroidery and quilting. Velma enjoyed card games of all sorts, many crafts, keeping in contact with family and friends on her computer, and collecting thimbles and stamp.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church while residing in Chester and Fishers of Men Lutheran Church during her time Sugar Land.

Survivors:

1 Son:                   Michael (Evelyn) Potter of Sugar Land, TX

1 Daughter:          Kathryn (Bruce) Lacaillade of Pembroke, NH

4 Grandchildren:  Christopher (Amy) Lacaillade of Bow, NH

Kailey (James) Woodbury of Pembroke, NH

Steven Potter of Sugar Land, TX

Thomas Potter of Sugar Land, TX

1 Great Grandchild:   Quinn Lacaillade

Preceded in death by :    Parents, Husband, 9 Brothers – Alfred, William, George, Adolph, Harvey, Edward, Vernon, Earl and Kenneth Decker and 1 Sister – Mildred Siemers

Funeral Service :    10:00 am, Tuesday, July 19, 2016

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Tim Landskroener

Interment :             St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation :            Monday - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Tuesday - 9:00 am – 10:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois