Elaine Groom

Velma “Elaine” Groom, age 58 passed away at Tennova Turkey Creek on March 23, 2025.

Elaine was born on June 26, 1966 to Velma Mae and Samuel Cloud Potter.

She is preceded in death by her parents and several siblings Bill Gilreath, James Potter, Samuel “Ralph” Potter, Alan Potter, and Brenda Potter.

She is survived by her loving husband Jed Groom of Lancing; brothers Lee Potter and Glenn Potter; sisters Wanda Smith and Wilma Watkins; sons Josh Potter (Kaley) of Harriman, and Jeremy Potter (Jamie) of Huntsville; daughter-in-law Gloria Potter of Petros; grandchildren Samuel Potter (Cheyanne) of Coalfield, Chelsea Potter (Dalton) of Harriman, Tony Potter of Oakdale, Brenda Potter, Cozetta and Nevaeh Williams of Huntsville, John and Vincent Potter of Petros and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Bro. Dilbert Terry officiating. Graveside services will be Friday, at 11:00 a.m. in the Potters Chapel Cemetery in Lancing.

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Velma “Elaine” Groom.