Linda worked as an art teacher at Wesclin High School, a teacher’s aide at High Mount Elementary and an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at Signal Hill Grade School for more than 25 years, where her coworkers called her “Potter.” Linda was extremely dedicated to her students and was well respected by their parents.
Linda loved attending St. Louis Cardinals and Gateway Grizzlies games. She enjoyed going to the movies, shopping, genealogy research, and most of all, spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Gray Potter, Sr, and Kathryn, née Scheurer, Potter; her nephew, Denis Wier Jr.; her sister-in-law, Marsha Potter; and her loving dog, Darcie.
She is survived by her two sisters, Pamela Wier and Martha (Greg) Taylor; a brother, William Gray Potter, Jr.; seven nieces and nephews, Samantha (Greg) Albertina, Jonathan (Katie) Wier, Chelsea (Kameron) Mills, Christian (Tosha) Wier, Bill (Chelsea) Taylor, Claire Taylor and Faith Taylor; adored Godmother to Nicole Honerkamp-Long; and many dear great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to the National MS Brain Bank, Family Hospice, PBS, Act Now Rescue, St. Louis Stray Rescue, or Randy’s Rescue Ranch. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends and family may visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Fr. Joseph Oganda officiating.