Shirlee Potter

Shirlee M. Potter, 96, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarissa Cook Hospice House.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

She was born in Caseyville, Illinois on February 28, 1924 and was united in marriage to L. R. “Gus” Potter in Caseyville on May 18, 1946.

Shirlee was a devoted homemaker, wife, mom & grandma.  In earlier years, she was a licensed realtor with the former Fram Realty Company.  In their leisure time, Shirlee and Gus enjoyed sking, spending time on tropical beaches and scuba diving.  They were also longtime and active members of Asbury United Methodist Church of Bettendorf.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Gus; her son, Tim (Joan) Potter of Lenexa, Kansas; her grandchildren, Mary (Bruce) Chen of Fountain Hills, Arizona and Sarah Potter of Arvada, Colorado; and her great-grandchildren, Aly Chen and Mila Chen.

Shirlee was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.