Mrs. Carlena Potts
August 22, 1928 - November 1, 2020
Mrs. Carlena Potts, age 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at her home, under the loving care and comfort of her family and Willow Brook Hospice. Per her request, she will be cremated and there will be no services at this time. She was born August 22, 1928, in Bedford County, to the late Vernon and Minnie Swing Caldwell. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She was a member of the first graduating class from Motlow College Registered Nursing Program. Along with Mrs. Edna Shofner, she taught the LPN Nursing program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology. She was a life long member of First Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Potts; brothers, Clyde Caldwell and Oscar Caldwell; sisters, Lucy Pearl Caldwell, Elaine Naron, and Sarah Lee Warren. Survivors include her son, Mark Potts, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, James Brannon Potts, of Windrow, Florida and Carlee Brianne Potts, of Shelbyville; great granddaughter, RaeLynn. Carlena would be honored with memorials made to the Harris Middle School Girls Basketball Program. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mrs. Carlena Potts, age 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at her home, under the loving care and comfort of her family and Willow Brook Hospice. Per her request, she will be cremated and there will be no services at... View Obituary & Service Information