Nadine E. Potts

Nadine E. Potts (Smith), of Lititz, formerly of Hanover and Lancaster, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on November 23, 2023. Devoted to her family, Nadine dedicated her life to caring for others, leaving a legacy of love and compassion that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew her. Nadine was born in her beloved hometown of Hanover into a large, close-knit family. Her father, the longtime proprietor of Victory Restaurant, instilled in her a sense of community and a strong work ethic. Nadine graduated from Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown before pursuing nursing at the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Lancaster. Graduating as a registered nurse, she dedicated five years to caring for newborn babies in the maternity ward at St. Joseph Hospital. While working as an RN, she met the man who would become her husband of 67 years and started raising her own family. Her love of reading and commitment to education led her to an enjoyable career as a library aide at Manheim Township Middle School, where she served with dedication for 22 years until her retirement in 1996. Nadine's lifelong engagement with Girl Scouts of the USA began in her childhood and flourished as she supported her daughter’s involvement in the organization. Her journey with the Girl Scouts reached its pinnacle with travels to World Centres: Our Chalet in Adelboden, Switzerland, and Pax Lodge in London, United Kingdom. Active in her community, Nadine was a longstanding parishioner of Saint John Neumann Parish and a committed member of the volunteer guild at The Fulton Theatre. She leaves behind a legacy of love as the beloved wife of Edward J. Potts, the devoted mother of Elizabeth A. Sandkuhler & her husband Robert and Kathryn M. Nolte & her husband David. Nadine was the dear sister of Phyllis L. Smith (the late Joseph), Nancy M. Allen (the late Joseph), Barbara A. Fancher (the late Jack), Ronald F. Smith, and Anthony F. Smith (Charlotte). Nadine will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Christopher M. Sandkuhler (fiancée: Caroline Claire Lewis), Sarah E. Sandkuhler, Alexander D. Nolte, and Anna M. Nolte, and step-grandchild Meghan E. Salman. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude to the staff at Moravian Manor for the compassionate care they provided to Nadine. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing at 10 AM and a funeral service at 11 AM on Monday, December 4th, at The Groff Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 528 W. Orange St., Lancaster, PA. Interment of her urn in St. Mary’s Cemetery, McSherrystown, will take place in the Spring, attended by her family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Moravian Manor Communities Benevolent Care Fund, 300 W Lemon St, Lititz, PA 17543.