Lois Helen Potts, 86, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Ellsworth. She was born September 30, 1931 in Dillon, KS to John and Sarah (Hournung) Jacobson.
Lois was a secretary for the Topeka Water Department until her marriage to George Daniel “Dan” Potts, Jr. in Bentonville, AR on February 18, 1955. After marrying Dan, the couple lived in Emporia where they operated Temp & Company, an automotive parts store and metal shop. Lois served as the secretary for over thirty years until her retirement.
Lois is survived by her husband, George “Dan” Potts, Jr. of Emporia; daughter, Lori L. Kroboth (Frank) of Wilson; granddaughter, Gabrielle Nicole LeSage of Salina; grandson, Dalton Jacob Potts-LeSage of Wilson; granddaughter, Cassidy Danielle Kroboth of Wilson; great-granddaughter, Chloe Danielle NaQuin of Salina; sister, Sarah Stillwell of Ione, CA; brother, Kenneth Jacobson of Topeka; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father John Jacobson; mother, Sarah Jacobson Schmidt; sisters, Gladys Staddler, Berniece McCullough, and Pauline Newell; and brother, John “Pete” Jacobson.
Graveside service: 3:30 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2018 at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sturge-Weber Foundation, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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