Mrs. W. M. Potts
The Covington Enterprise gives the following account of the death of Mrs. W. M. Potts, formerly a resident of Jackson, and a lady who had many friends.
Mrs. W. M. Potts of this place died at the home of Mr. H. H. Mabry of Rocky Plains, Ga., Tuesday morning between 11 and 12 o-clock. She had been laying upon the bed of affliction for months, and for the past several weeks her condition was precarious.
She was born near Snapping Shoals, and was a Miss Josie Avery. She was a perfect Christian and to know her was to love her. As a wife she was true, as a mother loving and tender.
She leaves a husband and a bright little boy of about 4 years of age.
Her remains were laid to rest in Countyline Cemetery, where she attended church and worshipped her God so often. The service was performed by Rev. T. J. Swanson of Covington.

(Jackson Argus - Butts County - Week of October 20, 1899)

Submitted by Don Bankston