Kathleen Joan (Adkins) Potter, 89, Savannah, Missouri; passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Kathleen was born on the family farm in Rosendale, Missouri, on March 13,1937 to the late Merle and Crystal (Schweizer) Adkins. She was a graduate of North Andrew High School, where she played on the girls' basketball team and was a member of the 4-H Club.  She also graduated from Gard Business University.

Kathleen worked for FHA for over 25 years. After retiring she then assisted her husband, Gene, on the Pine Meadows Christmas Tree Farm.

She was a member of the Hope Church in Cosby, Missouri and was an avid traveler, including visits in N. America, S. American, Europe and Asia.

Kathleen was married to Maurice Fothergill and to that union two sons were born.  In 1981, Kathleen married Gene Potter, who preceded her in death.

In addition to her husband and parents, Kathleen was also preceded in death by her brother, Wilton Adkins.

Survivors include her two sons, Mark Fothergill (Lisa) and Curt Fothergill (Tracy); sister-in-law, Beverly Adkins; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and numerous extended family.

Mrs. Potter has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel.  Family Visitation will be held on Monday evening, July 13, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel located at 307 South 6th Street, Savannah, MO.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to Alzheimer's Association.