Mildred
Mildred “Millie” Potter
Millie passed away, Friday, July 28, 2023 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.
She was born May 19, 1934 in Dorton, Kentucky to Hassel and Elizabeth (Belcher) Mullins. As a young woman Millie worked at Cunningham’s Soda Fountain in Detroit where she also met her husband.
For 37 years she worked at Harding’s Market until her retirement in 1997. In her free time Millie enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking Sunday dinner for her family and helping others. On May 24, 1952 in Detroit she married Clarence “Tom” Potter who passed away in 2019.
Surviving are her children, Annie (Roger) Kruithoff and Steve (Julie) Potter both of Alamo; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jessey, Brock (Claire) and Nolan; great-grandchildren, Presley, Paige and Millie along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Dwight “Tom” Potter and siblings, Orville Mullins, Ann L Buckay, Joyce Johnson and Ruby Holifield.
Friends may visit with Millie’s family starting at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeremy Africa officiating.
Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery in Alamo Township.
Contributions in memory of Millie may be made to
Centrica Care Navigators-Rose Arbor Hospice
or to the
Library of Michigan Foundation-BTBL.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Kathi. Fuss
July 28, 2023 at 7:06 pm
So sorry to read of Millie’s passing. She was always smiling and fun to talk with . My thoughts and prayers are with you all
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Sandy & Jack Seiler
July 28, 2023 at 7:25 pm
To the family of Millie,
Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Millie was such a great person. Always seemed happy. And would spread it around.
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John Hutchinson
July 28, 2023 at 8:06 pm
I worked with Millie at Hardings back in the mid-1970s. She was the sweetest person ever, and I always enjoyed talking sports and politics with her husband Tom when he would come in to pick her up. Great memories.
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Diana L Clason
July 28, 2023 at 8:26 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of Millies passing
. She was a good friend to all. She will be greatly missed. Hugs to her family, I know this will be hard but remember all the good times.
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Kathy Plotts
July 28, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Millie and I worked at Harding’s together in the produce dept. for a few years back in the 80’s. We quickly became best friends. Everyone should be so fortunate as to have a friend like Millie. Millie was wonderful person with a big heart. She will be missed.
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Jill Barclay
July 29, 2023 at 9:00 am
Steve, Julie and family, Sorry to hear of Millie’s passing. I know she was still a vibrant part of your day to day by the way Julie spoke of her when we met a couple times this past year. I’m also glad she was around to usher in Millie 2.0 🙂
My favorite memory of your mom was always walking into Hardings and hearing her beautiful southern drawl. So exotic in Otsego in the 80’s.
Much love to your family as you say your earthly goodbyes.
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Kathy Belhasen
July 29, 2023 at 10:20 pm
Steve, Annie and Family: I am so sorry. My thoughts and heart are with you as I know the pain you are feeling. We loved Aunt Mildred and Mom loved her sister, “Millie”, so much. We love all of you and are just heartbroken.
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Barbara Blanchard
July 30, 2023 at 8:30 pm
Oh my where do I begin. Millie was a face I remember from my childhood. Always in the produce area at Hardings. My mom, Onalee Austin talked to Millie all the time. When I got older & shopped for my produce; I talked to Millie too. All the time Millie was talking her hands were moving doing her job. What a treasure she was and will always be. She was so cool. Always looked forward to seeing Millie. How could you not. She’s home, all good
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She was born May 19, 1934 in Dorton, Kentucky to Hassel and Elizabeth (Belcher) Mullins. As a young woman Millie worked at Cunningham’s Soda Fountain in Detroit where she also met her husband.
For 37 years she worked at Harding’s Market until her retirement in 1997. In her free time Millie enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking Sunday dinner for her family and helping others. On May 24, 1952 in Detroit she married Clarence “Tom” Potter who passed away in 2019.
Surviving are her children, Annie (Roger) Kruithoff and Steve (Julie) Potter both of Alamo; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jessey, Brock (Claire) and Nolan; great-grandchildren, Presley, Paige and Millie along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Dwight “Tom” Potter and siblings, Orville Mullins, Ann L Buckay, Joyce Johnson and Ruby Holifield.
Friends may visit with Millie’s family starting at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Jeremy Africa officiating.
Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery in Alamo Township.
Contributions in memory of Millie may be made to
Centrica Care Navigators-Rose Arbor Hospice
or to the
Library of Michigan Foundation-BTBL.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Mildred “Millie” Potter
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Kathi. Fuss
July 28, 2023 at 7:06 pm
So sorry to read of Millie’s passing. She was always smiling and fun to talk with . My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Reply
Sandy & Jack Seiler
July 28, 2023 at 7:25 pm
To the family of Millie,
Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Millie was such a great person. Always seemed happy. And would spread it around.
Reply
John Hutchinson
July 28, 2023 at 8:06 pm
I worked with Millie at Hardings back in the mid-1970s. She was the sweetest person ever, and I always enjoyed talking sports and politics with her husband Tom when he would come in to pick her up. Great memories.
Reply
Diana L Clason
July 28, 2023 at 8:26 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of Millies passing
. She was a good friend to all. She will be greatly missed. Hugs to her family, I know this will be hard but remember all the good times.
Reply
Kathy Plotts
July 28, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Millie and I worked at Harding’s together in the produce dept. for a few years back in the 80’s. We quickly became best friends. Everyone should be so fortunate as to have a friend like Millie. Millie was wonderful person with a big heart. She will be missed.
Reply
Jill Barclay
July 29, 2023 at 9:00 am
Steve, Julie and family, Sorry to hear of Millie’s passing. I know she was still a vibrant part of your day to day by the way Julie spoke of her when we met a couple times this past year. I’m also glad she was around to usher in Millie 2.0 🙂
My favorite memory of your mom was always walking into Hardings and hearing her beautiful southern drawl. So exotic in Otsego in the 80’s.
Much love to your family as you say your earthly goodbyes.
Reply
Kathy Belhasen
July 29, 2023 at 10:20 pm
Steve, Annie and Family: I am so sorry. My thoughts and heart are with you as I know the pain you are feeling. We loved Aunt Mildred and Mom loved her sister, “Millie”, so much. We love all of you and are just heartbroken.
Reply
Barbara Blanchard
July 30, 2023 at 8:30 pm
Oh my where do I begin. Millie was a face I remember from my childhood. Always in the produce area at Hardings. My mom, Onalee Austin talked to Millie all the time. When I got older & shopped for my produce; I talked to Millie too. All the time Millie was talking her hands were moving doing her job. What a treasure she was and will always be. She was so cool. Always looked forward to seeing Millie. How could you not. She’s home, all good
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