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Sympathy Notice: Kay E. Potenza

Posted: May 13 2022 at 09:35 AM

Mrs. Kay E. Potenza, spouse of retired clergy Rev. Thomas Potenza of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at age 77.  During his ministry, Rev. Potenza served Plainfield: United, Barrington: First, Lisle: Faith, Orland Park, Elgin: Journey of Hope (Epworth), and Glen Ellyn: First.

Services will be held at a later date.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family:

Rev. Thomas J. Potenza
45 Shipwright Circle
Port Royal, SC  29935

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made to the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Backpack Buddies, Help of Beaufort or the Beaufort County Animal Shelter.

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