Theresa Lynn Potts of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, after an 8-month battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer, at 58 years of age. Theresa lived a vibrant, active life with no health issues until this diagnosis. She died with the same grace, dignity, strength, and peace with which she lived. Though Theresa is no longer with us, it would be wrong to say that she lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined to actively engage with those she loved. When anyone else would have broken, Theresa stayed strong, modeling strength for the rest of us. There was no quit in Theresa, and through her, we now know what resilience and perseverance truly look like. A devout daughter, wife, and mother, Theresa is survived by her husband Ronald (Ronny) Alan Potts, daughter Abby Belen Potts, son Ronald Zachary (Zach) Potts and daughter-in-law Victoria Potts, son K.C. Potts, and brother Jimmy Sims. She is preceded in death by her father, James Sims, and her beloved mother, Belen Sims, who died only months before her of the same illness. Theresa lived life with vigor and a sense of fun, and in the days leading up to her death, she made us promise we would send her off accordingly. At her request, we will be having a celebration of life with details to follow. Her ashes will be scattered at a future date on, or near, her favorite beach.
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My heart breaks in this sad news. She was a gem of a friend I was blessed to know. I wished we had kept in touch after high school but life took us different directions. I’ll be praying for your hearts Potts family, Knut knowing Terry is with Jesus and Beloved Belen in heaven. ❤️
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of Theresa. May she Rest In Peace and God take her soul.
Deepest condolences to you and your family, Ronny. We are praying for you during this heartbreaking time.
Love you, John and Dana Gray
Ronny, Abby, and Zach, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. Know that Theresa was a great friend to all those she met and will forever be remembered.
Prayers of comfort during this time and the days ahead. 🙏
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers (Marcus’s mom).🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
I am so sorry for your loss. Ronny I miss your friendship through the years. I know the pain of losing the person you love the most.
“Life without you
All the love you passed our way
Angels have waited for so long
Now they have their way
Take your place”
I was so sad to see this! My heart goes out to you all!!!
Theresa was always so kind and gracious!! I know she will be missed but I know she’s no longer suffering!!!
Hugs and prayers for you all!!!
Thoughts and Prayers lifted up for Theresa and the Potts Family
I was so sorry to hear this. My prayers are for the family for comfort in Jesus.
I worked with Theresa at Irving ISD. She was always so patient and gracious. My deepest sympathies to the family. Susan
May the Potts’ family have peace. Theresa was an overwhelmingly exceptional person that I had the privilege to work with and I will continue to miss her.
I can’t belive she is gone. My heart aches with sorrow. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear of Theresa’s passing. She spoke often and very fondly of each member of her family and shared a cheerful attitude with those she served through her position with Irving ISD. Theresa always worked hard to learn and grow. May you find peace in all of the happy memories you shared. She will be missed.