Leota Potter, 79, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Leota was born on October 30, 1940 in Battle Creek to James and Mary (Milligan) Harrison. Her parents and brothers, David and Buster lovingly called her "Sissy" all of her life. On May 14, 1960 Leota married her life-long love, Franklin Potter. They made their home in Barryton before moving to Chippewa Lake, and eventually back to the Barryton area. Leota was initiated by her great-grandmother-in-law Agnes Westra into the Rebekah Lodge in Barryton, and later helped to publish one of their cookbooks with her friend Louise Brigner. She enjoyed knitting slippers and counted cross stitch. Leota was an active member of the Barryton United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing soprano in the choir and playing in the bell choir. In 1971, Leota and Franklin, along with their children were baptized at the United Methodist Church in Chippewa Lake. Leotas heart was truly broken when Franklin passed on June 9, 1998. Leota is survived by her son Jim Potter of Mecosta; daughters Cheri Grove of Lansing and Jean (Lee) Bowen of Remus; grandchildren Nikki (Grove) and Nic Saraiva of East Lansing; Kristi (Potter) and David Williams of Scottville; Michael Bowen of Vestaburg; Dan Bowen of Big Rapids; and Frank (Alyssa) Bowen of Shepherd; and five great-grandchildren, and one on the way. In addition, Leota is survived by her brother, Buster Harrison of Dowling; and brother-in-law Phil Worthy of Chippewa Lake. Leota was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Amanda Potter, brother David Harrison, and in-laws Camille Harrison, Kathy Harrison, Lenita Worthy, and Lawrence and Dora Sonicksen, Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a private family service. Leota will be laid to rest at Chippewa Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Leotas memory may be directed to Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Drive, Suite 120, Portage, Michigan 49024 or the Alzheimers Association: Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 564 South Main Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. Please share a memory or leave a condolence for Leotas family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com. Cremation and care entrusted to the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton. Private Family Service Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:00 AM Chippewa Lake Cemetery 19239 Chippewa Drive Rodney,Michigan 49342