Florida
Remembering Annie Belle Potter: A Life of Service and Community in Navarre
Annie Belle Potter, 87, of Navarre, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.Annie was born in Gainesville, Florida, and grew up in Fort Walton Beach and Gainesville. A high school graduate, she was also a member of the first…
Key points
- Annie Belle Potter, 87, passed away in Navarre, Florida.
- She served for 29 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse after graduating from Santa Fe College.
- A memorial service will take place on July 9, 2026, at Lewis Funeral Home in Navarre.
Annie Belle Potter, 87, of Navarre, Florida, passed away on June 24, 2026. Born in Gainesville, she spent her early years in Fort Walton Beach and Gainesville.
After graduating from high school, Annie became a pioneer in nursing, being part of the inaugural Licensed Practical Nursing program at Santa Fe College, where she graduated in 1963. She dedicated 29 years to nursing before retiring as an LPN. Her faith and community were central to her life, and she was an active member of Gregg Chapel in Fort Walton Beach.
Annie was preceded in death by her stepfather, Willie Reed; her mother, Isabel Reed; her husband, Youngblood Potter; and her son, David Potter, known affectionately as YD.
She is survived by her children: Wanda M. Bean of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Patricia S. Green, Guy A. Potter, and Stacie L. Jones, all of Navarre. Additionally, she leaves behind Akeem G. Potter of Navarre and Brother Timothy Lee Reed, along with 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Lewis Funeral Home Navarre Chapel, located at 7794 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, Florida 32566.
The family expresses deep gratitude to the doctors, ICU team, and staff at Baptist Hospital, West Florida HCA, and VITAS Hospice for their compassionate care during Annie’s illness.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting originally published by Lewis Funeral Homes (Milton/Pace/Navarre). Read the original story.
