June Elizabeth (Yazell) Potter

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of June Yazell Potter on November 9, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family in hospice care. Born on February 22, 1940, in Buchanan, Michigan, June was the cherished daughter of Charles and Eva (LaCount) Yazell. June's journey through life was marked by her kindness, warmth, and unwavering dedication to those she loved. She was a beacon of light, always ready with a listening ear or a shoulder to lean on, making everyone around her feel welcome and valued. Her loving spirit touched many, leaving a legacy of compassion and love. In Buchanan, June attended high school before pursuing her passion for beauty. She earned her cosmetology license from Vogue Beauty College, specializing in color with Clairol. Her career was a vibrant expression of her creativity and dedication, as she owned and operated the Beauty Nook in Buchanan for six years before setting up her own shop at home. June was a regular attendee at the Chicago Hair Show, always eager to learn and grow in her craft. June shared a beautiful life with her husband, William "Bill" Potter, whom she married on November 16, 1956. The couple lived in Niles, Michigan settled in Melbourne, Florida, where they owned and operated Potter's Rocky Water Park for 20 years. Their park became a haven for family and friends who traveled from Michigan to bask in the warmth and joy that June and Bill so effortlessly provided. June was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill, her parents Charles and Eva, and her dear sisters Sydney Birong, Beverly Smith, and Marilyn Parker. Her loving memory endures through her daughter Carolyn Potter Basile of Melbourne, Florida, her grandchildren William “Chip” (Lindsay) Potter, Stephanie (Brett) Jones, and Elizabeth (Gary) Johns, and her seven great-grandchildren. June is also survived by her brothers Max (Barbara) Yazell and Larry “Bud” (Norma) Yazell. In a final act of generosity, June chose to donate her body to science at the University of Florida, following in Bill's footsteps. There will be no services held at this time, respecting her wishes. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, honoring June's legacy of love and care. June's life was a testament to the power of kindness, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she touched, a gentle reminder of the beauty she brought into the world.