Annie Grace Seymore Potter

Annie Grace Seymore Potter, 89 of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. Affectionately known as Mama, Ann, Nannie or Great Nannie by those who loved her. Annie was born in Biloxi and took great pride in being a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Annie loved spending time with her family, especially her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, taking pictures and enjoying their sweet smiles. Bingo and trips with the Lions Club ladies was an early passion, and her bi-weekly trips to the beauty shop and playing cards were always a special time. Being born and raised on the Gulf Coast, she had fond memories of being an avid swimmer and enjoyed the water. Her dearest and closest friends Mrs. Rose, Clorice, Helen and others too many to mention were a special part of her latter years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph Alpha Potter; her son, Larry Wayne Potter; her brother, Walter Seymour; many nieces and nephews; and her parents Emelia Erickson Seymour White, Harry White and Roy Walter Seymour. Annie is survived by her children, Mary Ann Potter (Charles) Harris of Biloxi, Melda Potter (William) Smith of Oklahoma City, OK, Kathy Potter (Joe) Bannister of Biloxi and Julie Potter (Charlie) Showah of Biloxi. She enjoyed her grandchildren, Larry Jr., Miranda, Joey, Amy, Roger, Tracy, Joe Jr., Jeremy, Jonathan, Kevin, TJ and Christy and her 15 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 with an 11:00 am funeral service on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 all at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Diberville Memorial Park.