Barbara Katarina Wagner Potts
March 13, 1932 - August 13, 2020
Barbara Katarina Wagner Potts, 88, was born in Germany on March 13, 1932 to Theodor and Katharina Shoemaker Wagner. It was a big step to leave her country to come to the United States as a bride of Durwood Lane Potts who was in the military. She passed away on Friday, August 13, 2020 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Ashdown, AR and will rejoin her parents, multiple family members and the love of her life Durwood Lane Potts for her next journey. She worked for many years at Spotlight in Ashdown, AR until they closed. Barbara was also a homemaker but she was best known around Foreman, AR for her love and care of her many dogs and cats. First Baptist Church in Foreman was her home church. Among her survivors include nieces: Regina Heinige of Germany, Cecilia Potts and Tina Carrell of Foreman, AR; four sisters-in-law: Jerri Potts Epps, Gay Potts Morgan and Patricia Potts Perkins, all of Amarillo, TX and Betty Lynn Potts Eiffert of Colonial Heights, VA., as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services are Monday, August 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Dollarhide Cemetery in Foreman, AR. Audie Dawson is officiating. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face coverings and social distancing are required at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Madden Funeral Home.
Barbara Katarina Wagner Potts, 88, was born in Germany on March 13, 1932 to Theodor and Katharina Shoemaker Wagner. It was a big step to leave her country to come to the United States as a bride of Durwood Lane Potts who was in the military.... View Obituary & Service Information