Shirley Deaton Poteat

Shirley Deaton Poteat, 77, passed away April 30, 2014.

Mrs. Poteat was born July 25, 1936 in Hall County, Georgia, and retired due to her health from Hoechst Celanese in Shelby as a machine operator. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Harrison (O.H.) Deaton & Essie Mae Cain Deaton; son, John Robert Poteat Jr.; and sister Ruenette Whitaker.

She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law; Connie Mathis & David of Lattimore, NC; brothers, Hoyt Deaton of Shelby, Robert Deaton of Shelby, Royce Deaton of Shelby; sisters, Vonciel Pridmore of Gaffney, SC, Barbara Blanchard of Spartanburg, SC, Betty Lanning of Shelby, Mildred Keller of Shelby; granddaughter, Kristin Mathis of Shelby;

also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory,Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM

Graveside Services: Cleveland Memorial Park, Saturday at 3:00 PM

Officiating: Rev. Andy Stevens

Burial: Cleveland Memorial Park

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