Shirley Annis Potter, age 88, of Dover, TN, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, at her residence.
Shirley was born May 14, 1928, in Montgomery County, TN, to the late Paul Jones and Grace Wyatt Bumpus Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arthur Potter; son, Kevin Bedwell; and brother, W.C. Jones.
Mrs. Potter retired from Austin Peay State University, where she was head of the Physical Plant. She was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.
Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 16, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Dr. William Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, December 15, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and Friday, December 16, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Shirley is survived by two daughters, Betsy Bumpus and Cathy Bedwell, both of Ashland City, TN; sisters, Lurlene Minor of Woodlawn, TN and Paula Tucker of Clarksville; five grandchildren, Ben Bumpus, Josh Bumpus, Jassan Bumpus, Caycee Fort, and Leah Bedwell; and fourteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jassan Bumpus, Ben Bumpus, Josh Bumpus, Jake Bumpus, Mathis Duncan, and Jacob Fort.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Haven Baptist Church, 421 Old Highway Circle, Dover, TN 37058.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.