ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. - Montieze Fogle Potts, age 101 of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at her residence. Born July 12, 1911 in Orangeburg, SC, Montieze was the last remaining child of Ermenia and Tillie Fogle. As a Methodist minister's wife, Montieze was active in many of the area churches. She was a member of Rogersville First United Methodist Church and sang in the choir as long as her health allowed. She loved growing many varieties of beautiful flowers and always said, Give me my flowers while I'm living and put an onion on my grave when I don't know anything about it. Montieze was not only known for her flowers, but also for her delicious strawberry preserves. She made them to share with all her friends and family or donated them to sell at the annual Methodist Lord's Acre Sale. Mom Potts became a member of Hasson Chapter #179 Order of the Eastern Star in 1992 and attended whenever possible. She made many OES friends while traveling across the state with her daughter, Joyce. Mrs. Potts was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. C.N. Potts; son, Robert Gene Kirkland and wives, Thelma Jean and Sue; Robert's father, Edward M. Kirkland, Sr.; parents, Tilley James and Ermenia Livingston Fogle; four sisters; five brothers. She is survived by her son, Edward Kirkland Jr. and wife, Phyllis of Augusta, Ga.; daughter, Joyce Potts of Rogersville; 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Joyce Mitchell, Wilma Baker, Lorraine Campbell and Luella Alvis, for their devotion and care to Montieze. Thanks is also extended to Dr. Amy Haynes and Amedysis Hospice for their excellent care. Calling hours will be 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2013 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Harrison and Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hawkins County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rogersville First United Methodist Church, 110 Colonial Rd., Rogersville, TN 37857 or to Hawkins County Relay For Life , P.O. Box 53, Rogersville, TN 37857 Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Potts family.
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on May 17, 2013
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on May 17, 2013
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. - Montieze Fogle Potts, age 101 of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at her residence. Born July 12, 1911 in Orangeburg, SC, Montieze was the last remaining child of Ermenia and Tillie Fogle. As a Methodist minister's wife, Montieze was active in many of the area churches. She was a member of Rogersville First United Methodist Church and sang in the choir as long as her health allowed. She loved growing many varieties of beautiful flowers and always said, Give me my flowers while I'm living and put an onion on my grave when I don't know anything about it. Montieze was not only known for her flowers, but also for her delicious strawberry preserves. She made them to share with all her friends and family or donated them to sell at the annual Methodist Lord's Acre Sale. Mom Potts became a member of Hasson Chapter #179 Order of the Eastern Star in 1992 and attended whenever possible. She made many OES friends while traveling across the state with her daughter, Joyce. Mrs. Potts was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. C.N. Potts; son, Robert Gene Kirkland and wives, Thelma Jean and Sue; Robert's father, Edward M. Kirkland, Sr.; parents, Tilley James and Ermenia Livingston Fogle; four sisters; five brothers. She is survived by her son, Edward Kirkland Jr. and wife, Phyllis of Augusta, Ga.; daughter, Joyce Potts of Rogersville; 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Joyce Mitchell, Wilma Baker, Lorraine Campbell and Luella Alvis, for their devotion and care to Montieze. Thanks is also extended to Dr. Amy Haynes and Amedysis Hospice for their excellent care. Calling hours will be 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 18, 2013 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Harrison and Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hawkins County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rogersville First United Methodist Church, 110 Colonial Rd., Rogersville, TN 37857 or to Hawkins County Relay For Life , P.O. Box 53, Rogersville, TN 37857 Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Potts family.
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on May 17, 2013
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on May 17, 2013
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