Mattie Virginia “Jean” Potter, 87, of Beaumont was born Feb. 18, 1930 in Newton, Texas and passed away Sept. 6, 2017. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 from 2-5:00 p.m. at 1830 Reynolds Road, Beaumont. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Mayflower, Texas.
Jean began her career at First National Bank and was later self-employed until her retirement. For over 50 years she was married to Haden Kelley Potter until he passed away in 2006.
Jean was a wonderful mother, sister, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family and had many fond memories of traveling with Haden and Melinda showing horses and taking vacations with her family.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Anthony Ardoin; grandchildren, Kelly Bigbee Bolser and husband, Troy and Lane Helveston; 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews whom she all loved dearly.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Haden Kelley Potter; siblings, Eloise Hargrove, L.D. Mattox, Joseph Buford Mattox and Mary Helen Welch.
Friends who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, http://alz.org or their charity of choice.