Deaconess Bernice Potts of 12249 Flowers Road, Stony Creek, VA, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her residence.  She was born on October 2, 1938, in Dinwiddie County, VA to the late Willian T. Anderson, Sr. and Bernice Lou Anderson. She was later raised by her father and her late stepmother, Mary Anderson.

Bernice received her education in the Dinwiddie County School System.  She was employed for many years at Keller Aluminum in McKenney, VA. She later joined the team of Personal Touch Home Care Services until her health began to fail.

Bernice confessed Christ at an early age and later joined the Galilee Baptist Church. Upon joining, Deaconess Potts wore many different hats. She served for many years as a children's Sunday School Teacher, sang in the Senior Choir, and served on the Hospitality Committee, Pastor's Aide Committee and on the Deaconess Board. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her.

Bernice was married to the late Frankie R. Potts, Sr., affectionally known as "Grown Man". She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Mildred Baytop, Mabel Thweatt, William Anderson, Jr. Johnny Anderson, Sr., Isaiah Anderson, Sr., George Anderson, and Marion Coleman.

Bernice leaves to cherish her memories: her three children, Deacon James Potts (Cynthia) of Petersburg, VA, Barbara Jones (Milton) of Angier, NC and Frankie R. Potts, Jr. of Stafford, VA; three grandchildren,  James Antron Potts of Alamosa CO, Chelsi R. Miles of Petersburg, VA and Dominique D. Miles of Prince George, VA; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary E. Cole (Pastor James E. Cole) of Macon, GA and Ruth Anderson of Chesterfield, VA; two brothers, Thomas Anderson (Greta) of Upper Marlboro, MD and David L. Anderson (Kristie) of San Antonio, TX; sister-in-law, Joyce Anderson of Petersburg, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She also leaves to cherish her memories a devoted family member, friend and confidant, Deaconess Sally Massenburg; and nieces, Celestine Jackson and Ruby Jones all of Stony Creek, VA.

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Galilee Baptist Church, 12392 Lee Avenue, Stony Creek, VA, the Rev. Ronnie Franklin, Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at The Rob Caple Family Cemetery.

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