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Donna Lee Potter

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Donna Lee Potter, nee Simpson, 69, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, June 26, 1953, in Clinton, IA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Donna was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church in Shiloh, IL, a preschool teacher at the YWCA and YMCA in Clinton IA, and a member of the Center Stage Drama Company. She also volunteered at Rock River Christian Camp. She was a beloved aunt, sister, and cousin. She was a gifted preschool teacher and advocate for children. Her volunteer work at Rock River Christian Camp lasted from the 1960s to the early 2000s. She wrote plays and songs. She was warm to all. Any stranger was just a friend that she had not yet met. This made her a gifted evangelist and she led dozens of people to Christ, including nearly all of her family either directly or indirectly.

She was preceded in death by her:

Surviving are her:

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Rock River Christian Camp.

A private burial will take place at Shiloh Valley Township Cemetery in Shiloh, IL. with Cathy Wright officiating.

Memorial Service: A Memorial Service is to be held at the Clinton Church of Christ at 210 N 13th St, Clinton, IA on May the 6th, 2023. The doors are open to the public at 10:00 AM with the official service to begin at 11:00 AM.

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#1 Comment By Nikki Cain On April 19, 2023 @ 10:33 am

Mark and your family, I am so sorry to hear of your beloved wife and mother, Donna passing. I will always remember seeing her for her weekly blood draws and how sweet and kind she was to me. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.

#2 Comment By Jim Machen On April 19, 2023 @ 10:52 am

Love and prayers for all the family. Pastor Jim.sr.

#3 Comment By Chevelle Sopkin On April 20, 2023 @ 5:18 pm

I am devastated to hear of Donna’s passing. She meant a lot to me and was there for me at a very pivotal point in my life when I was younger, as you know. I can still hear her infectious laughter. She was my adopted “Mom”. My thoughts are with you as you grieve and also remember the love and light she brought to so many. 💖 All my love.

#4 Comment By Kim Snook On April 24, 2023 @ 4:30 pm

So sorry to hear Donna passed. She was a dear friend to my sister Marlynn! Always so sweet and happy! My deepest sympathy!