Sylvia Jane Potter

Sylvia J. Potter, 85, of Collinsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on September 21, 1936 in West Virginia to the late Paris Bishop and the late Virginia Radford Bishop. In addition to her parents she was preceded by husband, James D. Potter, Sr.; son, James Potter, Jr.; brothers, James and Charles Bishop; sisters, Phyllis Bishop and Frances Dixon and great grandchildren, Eric Goff, II and Robbie Goff.
Sylvia is survived by daughters, Gloria Goff (Steven) and Brenda Bryant (David); son, Elmer Potter (Nancy); grandchildren, Michelle Stowe (Rodney), Steven Goff, Jr., Eric Goff (Amy), Paul Potter, Taylor Potter, D. J. Bryant (Bekah), Cheyenne Bryant, Tammy Haynes, Tara Smith, Roy Haynes, Jr. (Mary) and Rebecca Barnhart; seventeen great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren and brothers, Raymond Bishop (Shelby) and Roger Bishop (Jenny).
The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Bassett Funeral Service where a funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm with Pastor Marla Moore and Pastor Janet McGhee officiating.  Burial will follow the funeral service at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at other times at the home of Brenda and David Bryant at 390 Baronwood Road, Martinsville, Va. 24112.
Due to the governor’s requirements for COVID 19, a face covering is recommended and social distancing should be observed when visiting the funeral home.