Jeanette Estella Potts

Jeanette Potts, 86 of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Largo Fl. Jeanette was born on July 10, 1922 in Goodland, IN to Louise & Estella (Cain) Mathew. She was educated in Newton County, IN. In 1945 she married Raymond Delos “Pottsie”/ Potts in Rensselaer; IN. Jeanette was employed by Rimes Department store in St. Joseph as a salesperson and buyer. Jeanette and Pottsie owned and operated Meadow Grove Horse Farm on Cleveland Ave. boarding and raising show horses for many years. They were very active in Berrien County Youth Fair and chairman of Berrien County Youth Fair Horse Show for 20 years. Jeanette will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Jeanette is survived by her brother Delbert (Lolly) Mathew of Largo, Fl. ; Sister-in-law Jerry Robinson of Rensselaer IN, Brother-in-law & sisterin-law Harold & Mary Jane Potts of Rensselaer, IN. Many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends from the farm and youth fair grounds. She is preceded in death by her husband Delos (Pottsie) in 1988; a sister Pauline (Bart) Hamacker; two brothers Byron Mathew and Delos (Ann) Mathew. A celebration of Life services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Berrien County Youth Fair. Those wishing to send the family a message of condolence may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com.