Golda (Todd) Potter

Golda Potter (nee: Todd), 90 years of age, and a resident of Lorain, OH passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at New Life Hospice Residence Center following a brief illness.

Golda was born June 18, 1931, in Robbins, TN, to the late Theodore and Bertie Todd (nee: Smith). Golda graduated from Robbins High School in 1950.

Golda was a member for 52 years at North Lake Missionary Baptist Church in South Amherst. She enjoyed watching NBA basketball, working word search puzzles, watching game shows, and attending her church. One of her greatest joys was watching her grandsons and great grandchildren in all of their activities, especially her great grandson, Mason, playing sports the last few years. A special treat was holding her fifth generation in her arms, a great great grandson, Kolson.

Survivors include her daughters, Angie York (Gerald Potter) of Robbins, TN, and Pam (Dale) Cooper of Vermilion; special grandsons Joey (Annie) York of Robbins, TN, and Curt (Lisa) Cooper of Vermilion; special great grandchildren Jessica (Jeff) Shipwash; Savannah York;  Brady, Mason and Madilynn Cooper; Lexi Bruce and JR Bruce; special great great grandson, Kolson Shipwash; her siblings, Commodore (Pauline) Todd and Jane Garrett; sister-in-law, Louia Todd all of Robbins, TN; several special nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.  Our beloved ‘Mam’ will be truly missed by family, loved ones, neighbors, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe R. Potter; her son-in-law Larry W. York; her brothers WIlliam, T.C., and Roger Todd; her infant sister Gladys; and her sisters, Ruby Flowers, and Rheba Flowers.

Public visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst, Ohio.  Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 2nd at 11:00 a.m at North Lake Missionary Baptist Church, 323 North Lake Street, South Amherst, OH 44001. Rev. Jayson Samons, pastor, will officiate.  Rebroadcasting of services will be available at http://www.hempelfuneralhome.com/. 

Funeral services will continue in Huntsville, TN, on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at the Four Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be at Black Creek Crossroads Cemetery in Robbins, TN.  Brother Mike Smithers will officiate.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to North Lake Missionary Baptist Church at the above address or Robbins First Baptist Church, 251 Sims Rd., Robbins, TN, 37852.

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