"Absolutely one of my all time favorite people. What a fun time we had working together. Prayers for you all! Love you - Kris Lenti "
In loving memory of
Kathryn Ann Potts
September 25, 1956 - November 29, 2025
Kathryn Ann 'Kathy' (Risch) Potts. Age 69 of Washington passed into her heavenly home, with her family by her side, on November 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM at The Villages of Oak Ridge after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Kathy was born in Daviess County, Indiana on September 25,1956 to Richard and Carol (Bateman) Risch. She was an avid seamstress her entire life and had worked at Myers Flower and Bridal Shop and then a few years at The Stitching Post. She was very involved in her daughters' lives when they were growing up and then later years her grandchildren's lives. Kathy loved camping at West Boggs Lake at Loogootee with friends and family. She had two Shih Tzu dogs, names where, Daisy and Molly, that she adored. Kathy was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. She loved flowers, Gardening and just being outdoors. She also loved to bake, cook' and photography. Kathy had a smile and a laugh that was contagious and that you could never forget. She was a beautiful soul inside and out. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family. Kathy leaves behind to mourn her memory her high school sweetheart, Gary Dean Potts, whom she married May 7th 1977. They were completely devoted to one another for 48 wonderful years. They had two daughters; Sarah Kathryn Potts (Jack Jr.) Carpenter and Kimberly Potts Preston; her grandchildren; Isabel Preston, Leah Gray, Carter Preston, Natalie Riggs, Jackson Riggs, and Justin Carpenter; and one great grandchild, Vaeda Kathryn Mise. Kathy is also survived by her siblings; Susan (Mack) Petty, James (Diana) Risch, Christopher (Barb) Risch, Dave (Sharon (Risch, and John (Elaine) Risch. Also surviving are her extended family, sister in-laws and spouse's; Linda Potts, Carol Potts, Mary Riggins, Sharon and Steve Green, and Marg and Walt Waggoner; and several nieces and nephews. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Dick and Carol Risch; her husband's parents, Freidman and Leona (Eck) Potts; her son, Brian Gary Potts; her brother Mark Damien Risch,; brothers in-law, Lonnie Potts, Fred Potts, Richard Potts, and Randy Smith; sisters in-law, Jackie Risch, Janet Potts, and Helen Smith; Her aunt, Janice Honacker; a nephew, Richard Gaither; and niece, Whitney Risch. The family of Kathy would like to give special thanks to the wonderful staff at The Villages of Oak Ridge, Memory Care Unit for the great care they gave Kathy.
There will be no services at this time Donations may be given to Alzheimer's Association 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, Indiana 46209-4830
Condolences may be made online at edleemortuary.com
E Lee Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with Kathy's arrangements.
Tributes
"Thoughts and prayers for you all. "
"Kathy always had a smile on her face. And her laugh was unique. I remember when being in Washington, stopping @ the bridal store to see you. And seeing you doing the alterations to the beautiful gowns. Really gave me the interest in sewing. I remember times of your dating Uncle Bud. Your Prom picture sat out at Grandma an Grandpa house on 257. I remember one time Bud brought you to Grandma & Grandpas house an I was there. I was setting in the front porch. Swinging my legs & you sat down beside me. And we sang together. I?ll never forget that. You always let me brush your hair. When at Grandma & Grandpa?s on 257. I will always hold a special place in my heart for you. You will be missed by so many and in so many different unique ways. You will not be forgotten. Sincerely, Tammy Tammy(Kelsey)Shurig "
"I worked with Kathy at Meyers flower shop. She was such a kind soul and so much fun to hang out and work with. She taught me so many things about sewing and alterations she was awesome. I will always love her dearly. Rest in Peace my dear dear friend. Denise Armstrong "
"Kathy was a very sweet lady . She always had that fantastic smile . She was always very nice to me . She'll be missed ."
"My best memories of Kathy include working with her for several years as a co- leader of a Brownie troop and Girl Scout troop. She was the crafty one, of course! I loved her smile and her big laugh too. "
"I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife, Mother, Grandma. "