Obituary of Sharon Lee Potter

Sharon Lee Potter (nee Deer) Age 82, late of Crest Hill, and formerly of Bartonville, IL and Pontiac, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born October 11, 1934 in Pekin, IL, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mildred (Wagner) Deer. Her husband, Millard "Dale" Potter (2003), and daughter, Sherry Bumpus (2011) as well as her brother, Bill Deer also preceded her in death. Sharon was a graduate of Manuel High School in Peoria worked for several years as a secretary for the former Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville. She enjoyed puzzles, watching golf (especially Phil Mickelson) and playing cards and dice at family gatherings, oftentimes outlasting the younger family members and friends. Surviving are her two loving daughters, Sue Bregar (Bob Long) and Debbie Bourg (Bill Holliday); grandchildren, Julie (Jon) Folsom, Carissa Bumpus, Ashley Bumpus, Kristen Jensen, Derrick Bourg and Jeff Bourg. Also survived by 21 grandchildren; her sister, Joan (Harry) Cobourn; sister-in-law, Donna Martin and several nieces and nephews. All friends and relatives are invited to gather Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 11 a.m. until the Memorial Service begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads in Joliet, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sharon's name can be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice. For additional information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.