Wanda Rusie Potts

Wanda Rusie Potts, 91, lifelong Mooresville resident, died July 25, 2012. Mrs. Potts was born June 16, 1921, in Mooresville, to the late Wallace “Pake” and Myrtle (Spicer) Rusie.

Mrs. Potts was a 1939 graduate of Mooresville High School. She was employed early on at the Ritz Theater, but later enjoyed a 37 year career as the Assistant Librarian at the Mooresville Public Library, retiring in 2002. She was a member of the Mooresville First Christian Church for more than 70 years. Mrs. Potts was a columnist for the Mooresville Times, writing “A Woman’s Work” for many years. She was also active in her children’s schooling, serving as PTA president and actively volunteering through the years. She was a longtime member of the Bay View Literary Club. Mrs. Potts was recognized and honored as the Mooresvillian of the Year in 1998.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Carl Richard Potts and one brother, Forest Rusie.

Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Shirar (Dave) of Mooresville, Jan Gutweiler (Jeff) of Boston, Massachusetts, and Dona Potts of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

The funeral service will begin at 12 Noon, Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012. Burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, Friends of the Mooresville Library, or the American Heart Association. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.