Nell T. Potts

Nell T. Potts, 88, of "The Stratford", High Point, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2008 at her residence. Born in Iredell Co., NC on July 27, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Ann Harris Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Charlie Potts, and her daughter, Donna Graybeal. A resident of Morganton for more than 60 years, she was a former employee of Broughton Hospital and a retired employee of Western Carolina Center. She was a faithful member of North Morganton United Methodist Church for many years.Nell is survived by daughters, Sue P. Hobbs and Lynne P. Poteat and husband, Bill, all of Greensboro, NC; a brother, Basil Thomas of Catawba, NC; grandchildren, Charles Neal Hobbs and wife, Kris, of Stokesdale, NC, Ashley Poteat of Greensboro, Landon Poteat and wife, Caroline, of Asheville, NC, and Brianne Crews of Morganton; and great-grandchildren, Lindsay Hobbs, Haley Hobbs, Alexis Graybeal, Cameron Crews, Emily Crews, and Crayton Poteat.The funeral will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2008 at North Morganton United Methodist Church with Reverends Tony Matthews and John Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to North Morganton United Methodist Church, 990 Sanford Drive, Morganton, NC 28655. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.