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Mary Joe Lewis Potter

1935 - 2016

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Mary Joe Lewis Pope- Potter, age 80, was born on October 26, 1935 to Mattie and Tony Pope, Sr. She departed this life at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, New Jersey on October 24, 2016. Traveling from Florida to New York City with her parents and siblings, as a child, she took great joy playing with her paper dolls and learning to cook at a very young age. Late in life she found her way to Mispah, New Jersey with her first son, Eddie Pope, Sr. where she found her husband William “Sapp” Potter, Sr. Once settled they began a family of their own having five children. After becoming a widow, she became a resident of Vineland, New Jersey and became active with the Head Start Program as Council President, Treasurer and Chairperson, Area Council member. She was also a member of the NAACP and was the Assistant Secretary for the Tennant’s Association for Axtell Estates. She was employed by Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She became an active member of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church in the year of 1993. Among her many accomplishments, Sister Potter held various positions such as Vice President of the Pastor’s Aide, Gospel Ensemble Chairperson, Deaconess, Cook and other positions. She leaves to cherish her memory her four sons, Eddie Pope, Sr. of Delaware, William Potter, Jr. (Belinda) of Millville, New Jersey, Gary Potter (Gloria) of Georgia and Alexander Royals (Yvette) of Williamstown, New Jersey; two daughters, Gisele Potter of Nevada and Roslyn Potter of Vineland, New Jersey; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by one brother and three sisters.
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Thursday
27
October

Viewing

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, October 27, 2016
May Funeral Home
138 W. Landis Ave.
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
856-692-6200
Friday
28
October

Viewing

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Friday, October 28, 2016
New Mount Calvary Baptist Church
6755 Mayslanding Rd
Mayslanding, New Jersey, United States
Friday
28
October

Funeral Service

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Friday, October 28, 2016
New Mount Calvary Baptist Church
6755 Mayslanding Rd
Mayslanding , New Jersey, United States
Friday
28
October

Interment

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Friday, October 28, 2016
Siloam Cemetery
550 N. Valley Ave.
Vineland , New Jersey, United States
856-691-6715
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