Bryan,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please let us know if you need anything.  The entire Affinity Group Paramount team is praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Patrick D.M. Patch

Rachel was like a sister, her brother Joe was like my  brother, and of course Mrs Reeves was like a mother. The love that came from that family was incredible and on display for all to see who knew them. I was lucky enough to have them in my life. Sara and August are like my children’s cousins and they introduce them to others that way, and that makes me proud. 
Because of Rachel’s love, it will carry on through their children and what more can a family ask for. God bless and comfort Bryan, Sara and August.
The legacy of love lives on.
Melvin Musgrove and family

There are so many memories to share. Rachel and I were room moms together  when our children were in the Chapin school system. She loved her kids more than anything else. Rachel was an incredible  entertainer. She planned and  executed the best birthday,  Halloween  and Christmas parties  imaginable. Rachel was kind, lovely, honest and beautiful. She greeted everyone with a smile and a hug. Rachel and I were not as close as our children grew older but time never mattered in our friendship. We always picked up where we left off each time we were together. I love and miss you my dear friend. 

Thinking of the Potts Family and praying for all of you as you grieve the loss of a beautiful person. I had the privilege of being Sarah’s third grade teacher @ CES. Sarah’s mom, Rachel, was always so supportive and encouraging! I know she will be missed tremendously, but she left behind a legacy of love!  
Love,
Denise Laboe

I had to post my most favorite photo of my most beautiful friend when we were growing up. 

Memories, how can I add a memory as I had 1000s.  Rachel equals pure love.  I think I was one of her oldest friend since middle school.  
I know that Rachel cherished life, family and friends but even more than that she trusted God.
My dearest friend embraced life like no one I have ever known,  her husband was her soulmate and her children were her every breath she took.
The only time I really saw Rachel broken was when her brother had his accident that he eventually die from,  Rachel never stopped missing Joe however, she moved forward with life.
My friend was a one of a kind incredible lady,, if you knew Rach you knew what it was like to be loved without conditions.
Rachel was the purest form of love and because of Rachel I have learned a lot of lessons in my life that I would have never known.
God gave me Rachel not for a season but for my life as he knew I needed her love and friendship to help me get through many of my own struggles.
I’m going to miss my friend and confidant however, I know for sure I will see her again!

I am so very sorry that you lost your valiant fight against cancer. I so admire your courage, Rachel, your good humor and optimism, and your warmth. I address you now, for surely you can hear me. You and your wonderful family were so very good to me when Ron died and I will never ever forget that. You made me feel like a member of your family.  We all send prayers that wonderful memories of you, Rachel, will help Bryan , August, Sarah, and Barbara during this time.

So many great memories of Rachel! Her selfless and loving spirit endeared her to everyone she met. Rachel was always very stylish and put together. We always admired each others style, often complimenting a top or asking where those pants came from. We would occasionally sneak in a shopping trip if we had a long lunch and knew about a sale but one time we each went shopping the same weekend (different days) but we both showed up Monday morning wearing the same navy blue cardigan! She is already greatly missed.

Dear Brian, August and Sarah,
I met your beloved Rachel and mom about 6 years ago.  From that day forward, it was like I 've known her my entire life.  She was just one of those people you click with ... And I was proud to call Rachel my friend.  Thank you for sharing her with all of us.  Peace to you during this difficult time.
Val Morris
Columbia, SC


Sending prayers of comfort to the Potts family! Even though we only knew each other through our daughters one thing I know for sure.... she loved her children!!! 
Sarah... she lives on through you sweet girl!! 

The Smalley Family

RIP . My💜 deepest condolences to Rachel's family . 

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Potts in person, but everything I heard about her made me realize that there are great people in the world while I was going through one of my darkest times. I was able to hear beautiful stories about her from her daughter Sarah, who lit up the whole room while talking about her mother. From what I heard about Mrs. Potts, I can tell that she absolutely lives on through her daughter. I know that her battle has been a long and tough one, but she no longer has to suffer and I know that she'll continue to live on through her family. 

So many wonderful memories I have of her i really couldn’t begin to share them all or pick one over any other. Miss Rachel’s love was truly unconditional even if you were a dirty little boy who always tracked dirt in her house. She will be sincerely missed and remembered for as long as I and the many other people whose lives she touched will live. 

Although I never got to meet her in person she is a part of one of the most important memories of my life. I remember the day of my due date I was so disappointed because it seemed like my son would NEVER get here. I was spending the afternoon with Mrs. Potts daughter Sarah when I began to feel the symptoms of the start of labor. I remember the first person we rapidly called was Mrs. Potts and she picked up right away. Now that’s a memory I won’t forget. 

I remember my junior year of high school, going over to the Potts house for a fun Christmas party. We decorated gingerbread houses, and had hotdogs for dinner. Mrs. Rachel was quite the hostess- always refilling drinks, asking us if we needed anything, and of course providing a plethora of junk food we teenage girls devoured within the first fifteen minutes.  This seemingly simple act of hosting Sarah”s Christmas get together truly showed her character.  It showed the way she always put everyone before herself, and served others with kindness and humility. 

Bryan and family, our heart breaks to hear of Rachel’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God grant you peace and comfort for the difficult days ahead. 

Sending love to all the family during this sad time. Know that you are being thought of and prayed for throughout.

The Player family
Darrin, Lisa, Lindy, and Peyton
St. Andrews Lutheran Church

OBITUARY

Rachel Reeves Potts

December 4, 1960 – May 23, 2019

Dunbar Funeral Home – Dutch Fork Chapel

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