Obituary
Nannie Ruth Potter, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025 at the age of 80 in her cherished hometown of Goldsboro, NC. Born on July 11, 1944, Nannie was a beacon of resilience, humor, and warmth, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Nannie was the proud mother of Patricia Shifflett (Wilson), Shirley Potter (John), she is "preceded in death by 3 sons, Harvey Taylor, James Potter, and Robert Potter, each of whom she adored with all her heart. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family, blossoming into a legacy of love that encompassed 9 grandchildren - Rebecca (Chris), Jonathon(Chelsea), Robin (Josh), Christina, Crystle, Robert, Margaret, Sue Ann, Wilson, Janice (Shane) and 21 great-grandchildren - Piers, Cole, Alayzah, Caleb, Shaydon, Gabrielle, Jaedyn, Faith , Ethan, Savannah, Hunter, Robert, Shannon, Marcus, Stan, Alexis, Paul, Michael, Riley, Alexander, and Douglas. She is also survived by 2 great great grandchildren Kayianna and Waverly. Her family was her pride and joy, and she poured her robust sense of humor and down-to-earth wisdom into the lives of every family member.
Anyone who knew Nannie was aware of her keen eye for a bargain and her love for the thrill of a good yard sale or thrift store find. She had an uncanny ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, always seeing the potential in every item she encountered. Her adventures in thrifting became treasured stories that she lovingly shared with friends and family.
Nannie's generous spirit and caring nature defined her life. She was always the first to offer a helping hand or a comforting word to anyone in need, believing that kindness was the greatest gift one could offer. Her laughter was infectious, and her love was unconditional.
Though she has left this world, Nannie Ruth Potter’s legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched with her infectious laughter, her unwavering strength, and her boundless love. Her family and friends find solace in the memories they shared with her and in the knowledge that her spirit continues to watch over them.
In her memory, the family encourages everyone to find joy in the simple pleasures of life, as Nannie did, and to embrace each day with the same compassion and humor that she so effortlessly embodied.
Nannie will be dearly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her. Her laughter echoes in the hearts of many, a reminder of the love and light she brought into the world.
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But the pain of losing you never goes away.
I go about the things I have to do,
And as the hours pass, I think again of you.
I want to call you and just hear your voice.
Then I remember that I have no choice,
For you are not there and now my heart cries
Just to see you again, to tell you goodbye.
To say, "Mama I love you and I always will,"
And hope that much of you in me you've instilled.
The day that you left I just didn't know
That you were going where I couldn't go.
And now all my memories of you are so dear,
But gosh, how I miss you and wish you were here.
Who now can hear me when I need to cry?
It's so hard to tell you, "Mama goodbye."
Someday I know all will be well
And I'll see you again with stories to tell
Of how you were missed and how we have grown
And how good it is to finally be home.
Until then my memories of you I'll keep near,
And I'll pass them on to those who are dear.
I love & miss you GG
In quiet nights and busy days.
Your gentle voice, your loving care,
The warmth of you no longer there.
Though time moves on, the ache remains,
A heart that longs, a soul that strains.
But in my dreams, you're close once more,
A love eternal, for sure.
On this bright Mother’s Day,
It would be a heart filled with love,
To help you along the way.
You are a mother loved beyond measure,
An angel in a sky of blue,
Happy Mother’s Day in heaven,
If roses grow in heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother’s arms,
and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek,
and hold her for a while.
I cry my silent tears.
My heart is broken into a million tiny pieces.
The silence is deafening to my ears.
The darkness frightens me.
The shadows climb the wall.
I hear footsteps walking,
Passing through the hall.
The loneliness surrounds me;
It takes my breath away.
This is the pattern of my life
Since that awful, dreadful day.
Without a clue,
Without a hint
Of what was yet to be,
God called you home
To be with him
And took you away from me.
I walk, I talk. I carry on
When the sun pokes out its head,
But when darkness falls
And evening comes,
I cannot go to bed.
For this is when I miss you most of all.
When I curl into a little ball
And cry those silent tears.
Watching the shadows
And missing you.
But I'm missing you so much
If I could only see you
And once more feel your touch.
Yes, you've just walked on ahead of me
Don't worry I'll be fine
But now and then I swear I feel
Your hand slip into mine.
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