Mary Belle Poteet, 99 years old, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2023, at the Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Missouri. She was born June 15, 1924, in Plainview, Arkansas to the late James Albert Poteet and Niecy Agnes Patterson Poteet. Also proceeding her in death were her brothers Bert Poteet (Eura Mae), Glen Poteet (Sallie), Leonard Poteet (Faye), Hobart Poteet (Melba), Clarence Poteet (Edith), and sister Zona Page (Cline), Nieces Lois Poteet, Susan Warren, (Lindsey), and Virginia Simco (Joe).

She is survived by her nieces and nephews, John Poteet (Marian), Betty Page, Sarah Murphy (Tom), Peggy Hopkins, Robert Poteet (Beverly), Jo Ann Harvey (Stewart), Jane Harris (Jack), Sherrill Whitfield, Judy Leazer (Ron), and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Mary Belle graduated from Steele High School in 1942. She worked most of her adult life in Caruthersville, Missouri where she lived. She was a faithful member of the Eastwood Memorial United Methodist Church in Caruthersville, and the United Methodist women, and a member of the Pemiscot County Historical Society. Family was the center of her life. She always looked forward to visiting with them and sharing their love. She also found enjoyment in traveling, reading, and bowling.

Funeral services were held on Monday October 30, 2023, at 11:00 am at the John W. German Funeral Home in Steele with Pastor Carl Knapp officiating. Visitation will be held from 10-11 the same day. Pall Bearers were Tom Fetner, Santos Garcia, Ron Leazer, Zac Ezell, and Jodi Whitfield, Justin Leazer.

Arrangements under the direction of John W. German Funeral Home of Steele.