Bertha Marie Potts

Bertha “Bert” Marie (Dain) Potts, 77, beloved Methodist minister, community leader, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 20, 2025. Born in Guymon, Oklahoma, Bert devoted more than four decades to ministry, serving congregations across Kansas and Oklahoma and helping pave the way for future generations of women in church leadership.

A gifted musician, devoted pastor, and passionate mentor, Bert is remembered for her warmth, her unwavering faith, and the countless lives she touched through her preaching, leadership, and pastoral care. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Michael “Mickey” Potts; her only son Michael and his wife Sara; and her beloved granddaughter Ripley. Bert will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A Celebration of Life will be held on December 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Quail Springs United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. A reception will follow at Epworth Villa. In honor of Bert’s lifelong commitment to service, shelf-stable food donations will also be collected during the memorial service.