Carol “Kay”  Potts, 89, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.  to 10 a.m. on Friday, August 22, at Church of the Resurrection, where Mass will be held at 10:30, and will be live-streamed on the funeral home website.  Rev. Phil Gibbs will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.

Kay was born February 27, 1936 in Dubuque, the daughter of Anthony “Tony”  and Ruth (Vogel) Noel. She married Gerald “Jerry”  Potts on November 10, 1956 in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2015.

Kay was a lifetime member of Resurrection parish, where she was also involved in Bible Study. She was also a member of the Red Hat Club, and enjoyed playing golf with her golf league, playing bridge with her card club, puzzles, bowling, and bingo. Kay had an infectious smile, and loved to laugh. Her grandkids were her greatest joy. She had a generous spirit, and was always there to help anyone in need.

Kay is survived by her children, Mike Potts, of Ashville, NC, Gary (Chris) Potts, of Raymore, MO, Kim (Keith) McCleod, of Hebron, MD, Kathy (Tom) Herrig, of Dubuque, Bob Potts, of Parker, CO, Tony (Tracy) Potts, of Asbury, and T.J. (Jenni) Potts, of Dubuque; 23 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren; and her siblings, Mary Ann Miller, Barbara Twomey, John Noel, and Hope Maus.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Michelle Potts and Mary Timmerman; her granddaughter, Niicole McGee; her brothers, Richard and Donald Noel; her sisters, Jean Hingtgen, Helen McLaughlin, and Jenny Landa.

Kay’s family would like to thank everyone at Oak Park Place, where she met many wonderful friends, and was the founder of the “Giggle Girls” group; and to the staff at Mercy Medical Center.