Betty Potts

Betty Potts, 82, of Primm Springs, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1943, in Lyles, Tennessee, to the late Jimmy and Doris Tidwell.

Betty dedicated 30 years of her life to Levi Strauss, where she retired as an Instruction Supervisor. She was known as a hardworking, family-oriented woman who gave her best in everything she did. Outside of work, Betty enjoyed fishing, caring for her flowers, and spending time outdoors. One of her favorite places was her sunroom, where she loved to sit and watch the birds, deer, and other animals pass through her backyard. She also shared a special bond with her beloved dog, Walker, who rarely left her side.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Slaughter; her parents; siblings Leon, Loyl, Arnold, Charles, Shirley, Gracie, Ethel, Alvi, and Fay; and her adopted son, Ricky Dale Slaughter.

Betty is survived by her husband, John Emerson Potts, granddaughter: Haley Slaughter; as well as many extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee, with Dennis Tidwell officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the start of the service. Betty will be laid to rest at Slaughter Cemetery in Primm Springs.

Pallbearers will be Tony Thomason, Eric Adkins, Bodie Lampley, James Morton, Chad Hanes, Daryl Hanes, Arnold Hanes, and Michael Hanes.

Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be given to the family at williamsfh.com.