Helen Marie Potts
November 8, 1940 ~ March 2, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Ronald Potts offciating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM.
Helen Marie “Owens” Potts, 71, of Chaptico, MD, died on March 2, 2012 in Bushwood, MD. Born on November 8, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Marie B. “Heard” and Thomas J. Owens. She was the loving wife of the late Leonard Allen Potts whom she married on May 19, 1962 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, and preceded her in death on April 4, 2007. Mrs. Potts is survived by her sons; Donald Allen (Sharron) of Leonardtown, MD, Father Ronald Allen Potts of Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Washington, DC., 2 granddaughters Natalie and Rachel Potts. She is also survived by siblings Betty Lou Knott (Alfred) of Leonardtown, MD., and Frances Veronica Owens of California, MD. Mrs. Potts is preceded in death by her siblings; A. Marguerite Norris, Thomas J. Owens, Jr., Mary Ann Hall, and James A. Owens. Mrs. Potts graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1958, and worked as an Administrative Secretary for St. Mary’s County Public Schools for 28 years retiring on July 1, 1998. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Ronald Potts officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be; Donald Potts, Jay Clarke, John Guy, Glenn Therres, Steven Guy, and Brooks Norris. Contributions may be made to Mary Lou Gough Food Pantry, P.O. Box 97, Chaptico, MD 20621, Carmel of Port Tobacco, 5678 Mount Carmel Road, La Plata, MD 20646, and Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Washington, D.C. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“Don, Ron, Betty Lou and the rest of Helen Marie’s family may God give you comfort knowing she is at peace.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with Helen Marie Family.”
“To all the family: Helen was always such a special friend to me. Having our 16th birthday party together was something we both always cherished. We had so many good times together and I hope you have many more up at your new home. Our prayers are with you.”
“To the Potts Family, We are sorry for the loss of your loved one, she is up with Al looking down on us, Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers”
“A wonderful quiet and real lady has left us. All my sympathy to her family. She has gone to be forever with her husband. May she rest in peace.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen Marie’s family. It is comforting to think of the wonderful reunion she and Allen are having.”
“A beautiful and wonderful person! Praying and thinking of you during this difficult time…may God continue to bless you…”
“Mrs. Potts was a sweet lady. The family will always appreciate her being such a good friend to Pop while they were at Taylor Farms together. We enjoyed visiting with her when we were there. We will miss her.”
“”To the Potts Family, I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you at this difficult time” “
“Father Ron and Mrs. Knott, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your faith and memories give you comfort in the days ahead.”
“We are so sorry for the passing of your mother. We will keep you and the rest of her family in our prayers.”
“Father Ron & Family, Such a beautiful and wonderful Lady, Now that your mother has left this earth and with Al I am sure that she is happy has can be but the sorrow of losing your parents is so sad. May the Good Lord bless all of you because she is in heaven now and may she rest in peace.”
“She was a wonderful lady. We will miss her dearly.”
“Helen was a kind and generous person. Our Lady of the wayside Sodality will remember her during our prayer group rosary.”
“Fr Ron, We are so very sorry to hear about your mother’s death. We will always remember her visits to MSP with your father. Your mother and father gave us all a very special gift and that was you and your priesthood. May you feel the love and support of those around you during this sad time! You are in our thoughts and prayers! Hugs from Germantown!”
“Father Ron, Betty Lou and family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time. With our love, Son and Elaine Wood”
“Father Ron, Potts, & Owens families: Words are inadequate when it comes to losing a mother, or a loved one especially one as sweet as Helen Marie was. As Clerk of the District Court I worked with Al for several years, and was always invited to the MSP picnics, parties, and I got to know her there. The community will be mourning her loss. May your faith help you through these difficult times, and may God bless each and everyone of you. Skip and I now live in Florida and will be unable to attend any of the services for Helen Marie,but you will all be in our prayers. with love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“Donald and Sharon, We are so sorry for your loss. I knew your mom, I’m not sure she knew me but she always smiled and spoke when I would see her. Know that she is in a better place and with her sole mate because I know he missed her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times ahead. “
“Another special angel is in heavan. Helen Marie was such a beautiful person and I know how special she was to her whole family especially Rachel and Natalie. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“To the Potts Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Father Ron, Betty Lou & Family, we extend our sympathy on the loss of your Mother, Sister, & Loved One. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. She may be gone physically, but she will always be in your heart. Lynn & Earl Lumpkins”
“Fr. Ron, we want to extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother. We lost our mother (Helen Finch) almost 3 yrs. ago and know the pain of losing your mother. Thank you for being there for her giving her peace and comfort especially in her last days here. Ken worked with your father, Al at MSP, Waldorf and both Al and your Mom were very kind and friendy people. You now have another angel in heaven there for you. Remember all the great memories and may she rest in peace.”
“To Ron and family, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I believe she was the one of the nicest ladies we have met. She always carried herself so gracefully. I will miss her at mass with her grandchildren. I know she is at peace with her Lord and her best friend Al. Chaptico has lost a special resident. Chaptico Overlook will be forever guarded. God bless.”
“i’m really gonna miss my next door neighbor up on this hill but i’m sure she will be missed a whole lot more by her family.may she rest in peace.”10-7 home”,mrs.potts.”
“Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Mrs. Potts. We have many fond memories of her at CHOPTICON & the Loveville BOE office. May God bless you in this time of grieve and loss. Mr.&Mrs “A””
“Fr. Ron & family: We are very sorry to hear of your mother passing away. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. She is now in heaven with your father soaring the heavenly sky as a angel watching over all of you! God Bless!”
“To the Potts family, Our deepest condolences to you. Helen Marie was a great friend. She will be missed at our reunion next year.”
“So sorry to learn about Helen Marie. She and another Marie where at times my voices of sanity when I was working in the school system. Her kindness, her smile, and her spirit will be remembered. I am sure that she and Al are together as one.”
“Dear Fr. Ron and family. We were so sorry to hear at Mass this morning of the passing of your Mother, and Betty LOu of your sister. May all the pleasant memories help comfort you at this very sad time. Bob and Lorraine Morrissette”
“Many of our retired members worked with and were friends with our dear Helen Marie. We extend our sypathy and sence of loss to the Potts family.Our dear friend is with the angels watching over us all. “
“Don, Father Ron, Betty Lou and Family; It was my pleasure working with Helen over at Taylor Farms. She was always bright and cheerful towards me with never a bad thing to say. I enjoyed her company and the stories she used to tell me. She will be greatly missed. “
“On Behalf of the Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts for the Archdiocese of Washington, our thoughts and prayers are with our Chaplian Fr. Ron and his family”
“Aunt Rie was a wonderful aunt to us. Don and Ron and the girls we loved her so much. All of you are in our prayers. Love and Prayer, John and Kathi”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this most trying of times. Helen Marie was one of my favorite people and my main thoughts will be her laughter and the good times we used to have in the past. Many happy times from our school days and great memories.”
“”Donald and Sharon, We are so sorry for your loss,”
“Dear Family, What a lovely lady Helen Marie was. Always smiling and always something nice to say to everyone. She is just where she wants to be, both with our heavenly Father and Al. Her spirit will live on in the wonderful family that she leaves behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In friendship,”
” We would like to send our most sincere condolence to all the family of Helen Marie.”
“Father Ron and your family – I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were and how much love you shared. Please know that all of you are in our hearts and prayers. “
“Father Ron, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family at this difficult time. May God Bless All!”
“What a dear, dear lady. She was the best school secretary I ever had the privilege of working with, and I worked with many. Those of us who knew her at Mechanicsville Elementary will really miss her. My condolences to the family.”
“We are so sorry to lose Helen Marie, such a wonderful and kind person, our thoughts and prayers are with the family”
“Father Ron, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget how much you helped my family last year at this time when my husband, Steve, died. Thank you so much for helping us last year. I miss you at Sacred Heart. – Karen & Chris Gay, Jennifer, Tom & Grace Risn”
“My prayers go to your family at the difficult time. God Bless you all. “
“I remember Helen Marie fondly from Chopticon Days. She was a kind, courteous willing person to deal with and work with. My condolences and prayers to all her family and friends.”
“Helen Marie was a very kind and lovely person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.”
“To the Potts family, my deepest condolences on your loss. I knew Helen through working 9-1-1 Communications and working closely with the State Police. What a nice person she was. May God bless you all.”
“Don and Sharron so sorry for your loss and the rest of the family . I will keep you in my prayers! Eddie N/E Supply”
“Mrs. Potts was such a wonderful lady and was always so generous with a delicious baked good or contribution to our many parish activities at Our Lady of the Wayside parish. I remember seeing her and her family at our church hall- such a beautiful family.”
“To the Pott’s family. With Deepest sympathy to you all. God Bless you all. Our prayers are with you at this time.”
“We are sorry for the loss of Helen Marie. Our prayers are with the Potts family.”
“Betty Lou, Our deepest sympathy to you & all of Helen’s family. She was a wonderful person. She will be in our prayers.”
“The Potts Family, We know heaven has welcomed a very special person,our hearts still feel the sorrow. With Sympathy and Loving Thoughts.”
“Betty Lou, Father Ron, and family, I know what it is to lose someone so dear to your heart. Keep her memories alive and that will help heal the pain. My sincere condolence to your beautiful family. “
“Father Ron, Betty Lou and family, so sorry for your loss, she’s at peace with Allen hand in hand. Our prayers are with you.”
“Mrs. Potts was a beautiful lady. I remember growing up around her family when I was young. I remember standing in the middle of the field in Mechanicsville where we all lived and my mom would talk to her for hours while we would play tag and chase with her boys. My sincere thoughts goes out to the entire family.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Aunt Helen was a very special person and will be missed. “
“With Deepest Sympathy From:Joyce High Retired Teacher- Chopticon High School “
“Fr. Ron, we are so sorry for the passing of your mother. What a coincidence that we both have angels in heaven named “Helen”. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Love to all.”
“Father Ron, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I’m glad I got to meet her on our trip to Germany. What a wonderful and sweet lady, I know you will miss her greatly. God Bless. Linda”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The world has lost a most genuine and kind lady. The thought that she and Al are together once more, serves as some comfort for all who mourn her passing. “
“I am so sorry to hear of the news about your mom passing Donald and Ronald. My prayers and thoughts go out to you guys.”
“Helen was one of the sweetest people I knew. She and Al always took such good care of their friends. (I especially loved her leftover stuffed ham sandwich “care packages” she would send along with Al to the Courthouse!) She will be missed.”
“I’m going to miss you Aunt Rie. Don, Ron, sorry for your loss. Kent, Sarah, Kyle, & Kayla”
“We know that your hearts are saddened to lose your mother and sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. “
“Fr. Ron and family, your mother was a very lovely lady. Our prayers are with you and the family. May she rest in peace.”
“Betty Lou and all of Helen Marie’s family, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Father Ron and Betty Lou, Our hearts go out to you as you grieve the loss of your beloved mother and sister. May God comfort you and all her loved ones. Our deepest sympathy and prayers.”
“Dear Fr. Ron, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. With prayers and sympathy, Therese”
“Dear Father Ron and Family My sincere condolence to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Sincerely, Jim Wood”
“Mr. Potts and Father Ron, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. “
“Father Ron, Rachel, Natalie and to your mother too, My deepest condolences on the loss of mother and grandmother. It is so hard to lose the mother or grandmother you have loved, and counted on for so long. Only Jesus will give you the peace that passes all understanding. May God Bless you all at this difficult time.”
“My family and I were so sorry to learn about your mom dying Fr. Ron. Peace to you and your family. The Kokikos (MSP)”
“Jill and your wonderful daugthers I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Father Ron, Don and family… I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I remember her most when we were young and in Mother Catherine. She was a very kind Lady.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.. Luanne”
“Sharon and Potts family sorry for your loss now she will rest in peace god bless you all.”
“Father Ron, Betty Lou and Family, our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom and sister. She must have been a truly special lady and I know you will miss her terribly. May you all find peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead. Thinking of you!”
“I am so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful mother she must have been.You are a living testament to her love and grace. “
“Fr Ron, Don and family, your mother was always so cheerful and kind, I know you will take comfort in the fact that she is watching over the whole family now…I will keep you all in my prayers…Kristina”
“Our thoughts and prayers are you with you at this difficult time, please except our heartfelt condolonces!”
“Dear Father Ron, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was so sweet and I am happy that we had the chance to know her, if only a little. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and grant you comfort and peace. She is in His loving hands.”
“Your Mom is finally with Al and my parents. Someone needed to keep them straight. I can appreciate the joy of her being with the Father and the saddness of the void she has left behind. Our prayers and very fond memories are with you all.”
“Father Ron, Betty Lou, Ronnie and all the Family Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Helen was a very lovely and sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.May God keep you in His care . Sincerely Wayne and Joan”
“To the Potts family, We are sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. She always had a smile whenever I saw her and now she is with the Angels and at peace.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We were very fond of Mrs. Potts but know that our loss is Heaven’s gain.”
“Fr. Ron Potts, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She is such a wonderful & generous lady. I always see her in a lot of our many parish activities at Our Lady of the Wayside Church. We will miss her! A perpetual mass will be enrolled for her.”
“Many wonderful memories of a caring, and loving life of service to the children of St. Mary’s County. May God bless and hold you close.”
“To Father Ron and the Potts family, Please be assured of our prayers and may Mrs. Potts rest in eternal peace. “
“To the Potts family we pray that God will bless the whole family during this time of sadness,Mrs. Potts was a very kind person to work with.”
“NATALIE AND RACHAEL SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR GRANDMOTHER, I KNEW U THOUGHT A LOT OF HER, MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU”
“Ron & Don, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Your Mom was such a sweet person. “
“Ron & Don – So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Ron and Don ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May you find comfort in the beautiful life and joy that your mother shared with so many in this life time.”
“May your mom rest in peace Fr. Ron, Condolences from the Beidleman Family”