Barbara L. Potts was born on September 30, 1957, in South Florida to her parents, Eunice Williams Potts and Thelma Marie Bridgett. From the beginning, Barbara’s life became a testimony of love, family, perseverance, service, and an enduring faith in God.

Barbara was educated in Palm Beach County and proudly graduated from Boca Raton High School in 1976. She later devoted many years of her life to public service through her work at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in Delray Beach, where she faithfully served until her retirement.

Over the years, Barbara became a familiar and respected presence to coworkers and members of the community. Her career reflected something that came naturally to her: helping and serving others.

Yet Barbara’s greatest work was not found behind a desk or within the walls of a courthouse. It was found in her faith, her family, and the many lives she touched along the way.

A Woman of Faith

Barbara’s relationship with God was an important part of who she was.

As her faith continued to grow, she recognized a calling upon her life and answered that call by becoming a minister. Ministry was never simply a title Barbara carried. It was reflected in how she lived and how she treated people.

She prayed for others.

She encouraged those who were discouraged.

She offered wisdom when someone needed direction.

She comforted those who were hurting.

And she continually reminded those around her to trust God, even when they could not understand what He was doing.

Barbara believed in the power of prayer and in the promises of God. She understood that faith did not mean life would always be easy. Instead, faith meant continuing to trust God even when the road became difficult.

That faith would carry her through one of the greatest challenges of her life.

Her Courageous Fight

Barbara faced a courageous battle with cancer.

There were difficult days, painful moments, uncertainty, and circumstances that demanded tremendous strength. Yet through it all, Barbara continued to fight.

She fought with courage.

She fought surrounded by the love of her family.

She fought with prayer.

And above all, she fought with faith.

Cancer challenged her body, but it never defined who Barbara was.

It could not take away her love for her family.

It could not erase the prayers she had prayed.

It could not diminish the ministry she had given to others.

And it could never take away the faith she carried in her heart.

Even while fighting her own battle, Barbara remained concerned about those around her. She continued to be the person others could turn to for prayer, comfort, wisdom, and reassurance.

A Heart for Her Family

Family was at the center of Barbara’s life.

She was often the first person to provide comfort when someone was hurting and the first to offer advice when someone did not know what to do. If there was anything she could do to help her family, Barbara wanted to do it.

Whether through prayer, conversation, encouragement, guidance, or simply being present, Barbara had a way of reminding those she loved that they did not have to face life alone.

Barbara was known for a simple phrase that brought comfort and reassurance to those around her:

“All is well.”

Those three words became part of how she encouraged her family and reminded them to hold on to faith, even during difficult times.

A Special Sisterly Bond

One of the most unique and treasured relationships in Barbara’s life was the bond she shared with her sister, Pat.

In one of those wonderful family circumstances that almost sounds made up until you know the people involved, Barbara and Pat shared the same birthday, September 30, although they were born hours apart in different parts of the world.

That remarkable connection became a lifelong source of laughter between the sisters.

Barbara and Pat would playfully argue over which one of them was actually the oldest. Each had her own position on the matter, and neither seemed particularly interested in surrendering the title.

It became one of those treasured family stories that could bring a smile no matter how many times it was told.

Their shared birthday represented more than a date on the calendar. It represented a special bond between two sisters whose lives began far apart geographically but remained connected through family, memories, laughter, and love.

Her Homegoing

On September 23, 2026, just seven days before what would have been her 69th birthday, Barbara completed her earthly journey.

For those who loved her, her passing created an emptiness that words cannot fully describe.

Yet Barbara spent her life believing that this earthly life was not the final destination.

The faith she preached became the promise she entered.

Her pain ended.

Her struggle ended.

Her battle with cancer ended.

And she entered into eternal rest.

Those Who Went Before Her

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Eunice Williams Potts and Thelma Marie Bridgett; her sister, Ollie Cole; and her brother, Karlton Johnson.

Her family finds comfort in believing that Barbara has now been reunited with those she loved and missed throughout the years.

Those Who Cherish Her Memory

Barbara leaves to cherish her precious memory her devoted son, Tyree Lloyd; her beloved sister Pat, with whom she shared their extraordinary September 30 birthday bond; and her loving family:

Calvin Ray Potts and BonitaJesse Potts Sr. and JoyceWilliam Potts Sr. and Phyllis Judith Johnson and LawrenceSherman Bridgett and Wayde Adrienne Adams and Wayne

She also leaves to cherish her memory her beloved nieces and nephews, extended family members, friends, former coworkers, members of the faith community, and the many people whose lives were touched by her prayers, wisdom, encouragement, kindness, ministry, and love.

Her Legacy

Barbara leaves behind much more than memories.

She leaves a lesson in faith.

She leaves a lesson in strength.

She leaves a lesson in perseverance.

She leaves the example of a woman who loved her family deeply, served her community faithfully, answered God’s call to ministry, and continued believing while facing one of life’s hardest battles.

Her voice may now be silent, but the prayers she prayed remain.

The advice she gave remains.

The lessons she taught remain.

The love she shared remains.

The faith she demonstrated remains.

And the seeds she planted in the lives of others will continue to grow for generations.

Barbara fought courageously.

She loved deeply.

She served faithfully.

She ministered with compassion.

And through every season of her life, she kept her faith.

The woman who spent so much of her life comforting others left behind the same words that had comforted so many before:

“All is well.”

Barbara L. Potts fought the good fight.

She finished her course.

She kept the faith.

And although her family will miss her presence, her conversations, her prayers, her laughter, her advice, and all those little things that made Barbara simply Barbara, the love she gave will continue to live through them.

Rest well, Minister Barbara L. Potts.

Your work here is complete.Your love remains.Your faith lives on.

All is well.