Joyce Potter 1939-2020
Joyce Ann (Malloy) Potter, 80, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Vintage Park in Osage City.
She was born August 20, 1939 in Seneca, the daughter of Francis “F.A.’’ and Viola (Edwards) Malloy. Joyce was number 10 of 11 siblings (nine girls – two boys).
Joyce moved to Corning in 1945 and attended eight years of Corning Grade School and three years at Corning Rural High School.
She later received her GED and attended classes for Applied Studies at Washburn University where she obtained her Dietary Managers Certificate.
In Joyce’s younger years, she worked various jobs. She was a meat slicer at Ohse Meats, a seamstress in sewing rooms and she cooked in daycare centers and rehab centers for the blind. In her later years, she was a personal care giver for the elderly and retired at the age of 72.
Joyce enjoyed music, dancing, camping and gathering around campfires. She loved spending time with her family and friends and especially her grandchildren. She was very loyal, trust-worthy and will be greatly missed!
She was a member of the Women of The Moose Lodge and also American Legion Auxiliary.
Joyce is survived by two daughters, Janet Armstrong (Robert) of Eskridge and Julene “Julie” Armstrong of Burlingame; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael J. Schlarman; eight sisters; and two brothers.
Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be given to the Joyce Potter Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
