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Dozena Albertha Vanterpool Potter Dies at 97

Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Dozena Albertha Vanterpool Potter on Nov. 8, 2025 at Schneider Regional Medical Center. She passed away at the golden age of 97.

Dozena Albertha Vanterpool Potter

She is preceded in death by her parents Charles W Vanterpool and Rachael Ann White Vanterpool. Grandparents: Charles Vanterpool, Theresa Caroline George Vanterpool, George White and Susanna Benders White

Brothers: James, Arnold, Emelio, George, Herbert & twin, Anthon Vanterpool and her only sister Maria Mercedes Fahie.

Also preceded in death by her sons: Bryan Alonzo Potter, Alphonso Potter Sr. Wilfred, Leon and Dale Potter (as infants) Grandson Alphonso Potter Jrย 


She is survived by her:ย 

Children: Eve-lyn Potter, Esther Francis, Alvin Potter Julia Potter, Joanna Norman and Kevin Potter Sr.

Grandchildren: Donna, Shawn, Evelyn Ill, Evette & Journey Potter, Alvin Francis Jr., Lakesha Curry, Darnell Potter, Amelia Parker, Aesha Cooley, Sherise and Alfred Potter, Jamal Hendrick, Lynn Norman Jr., Lemoi Norman, Kevin Potter Jr. Kemoi Potter and Kaleena Potter

Daughters in law: Nycole Diane Rose and Natalie Potter

Sons in law: Alvin Francis Sr. and Lynn Norman Sr.

Great grandchildren: Trinity Burnett, Isaiah & Noah Potter, Lamiya Mclauren, Levi, David, Caleb Potter, Branden Hurt, Alvin Francis Ill Jacqueline, Kenneth, & Adriz Francis, Alvin Jasiah and Trinity Potter, Jeffrey Cooley Jr, Nabrya Parker, Ayrban Parker Jr, Arryanna Hendley, Nhemiah Gaines, Samayha, Devonte, Adonijah Potter, Cullen Jefferson Adeva Petersen & Alani (adopted)

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral service on Friday Dec. 12, at Christ Church Methodist โ€“ Market Square. Viewing begins at 10 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment: Western Cemetery #2ย 

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. For online condolences or to share a special Memory, visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.comย 

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