Gail Annette Potter

Gail Annette Potter

Gail Annette Potter, age 84, former resident of Ft. Scott, Kan., died Tuesday, March 01, 2022, at Medicalodges of Frontenac, Kan. She was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Bronaugh, Mo., the daughter of John and Lena Noel Reed. She graduated from Liberal, Mo., High School with the class of 1955. She married Homer Richard Potter on Oct. 25, 1958, in Hannon, Mo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1988. Gail worked for Western Insurance Company in Fort Scott for 15 years. She worked for Federal Crop Insurance for five years, and later for Marcy’s Clothing Store. She enjoyed yard work, gardening, and watching TV, especially “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy.” She was a local sports fan as well as her KC Royals and Chiefs. She loved spending time with her family and attending grandchildren’s events.

Survivors include a daughter, Lori Farmer and husband Mark, Pittsburg, Kan.; two sons, Doug Potter and wife Shelly, Ft. Scott, and Brian Potter, Pittsburg, Kan.; five grandchildren, Jared, Ashton, Hunter, Lanie, and Maddux; two great-grandchildren, Korbyn and Ivy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis Reed and John Reed, Jr.; a sister, Bonnie Depue; and her parents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, in the U.S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.