Rosa M. Potter

Rosa M. Potter, age 94, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born May 22, 1928, in Charlotte, the daughter of John and Clara (Ward) Cooper. Rosa graduated from Charlotte High School in 1945. Shortly after graduating she obtained a job at AE Division of Hoover ball Bearing Company. She worked there as an executive secretary until her retirement in 1982. Rosa met the love of her life, Merlin Potter, at a poker game. On October 19, 1947, she married Merlin Potter in Charlotte. They enjoyed traveling together and would always spend winters in Arizona. Rosa was a fun-loving lady who enjoyed having a good time with family and friends. Rosa is survived by her daughters: Vicki (Carl) Lewis of Addison, Connie Dayton of Charlotte; grandchildren: Robyn Spicer, Jeffrey Shores, Kyle Lewis, Theron Lewis, Darren (Bridgette) Dayton; great-grandchildren: Paige (John) Hall, Kiley Albert, Adriana Spicer, Zachary Spicer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merlin in 1995; and nine siblings. A graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 3 P.M. Those desiring may make contributions in Rosa’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org