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Netha LaRene Wainwright
Date Of Birth:February 10, 1945
Date Of Death:December 25, 2011
Service Date:Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Netha LaRene Potter Wainwright, 66, of Prattville passed away on December 25, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was married to Ray Wainwright for more than 36 years and was the mother of Lenita Susan Light Gilreath. She was born to Blanche Ella Boone and Henry Judson Potter on February 10, 1945 in Appalachia, Virginia, the third of four daughters. Netha graduated in 1963 from Appalachia High School as Valedictorian and attended Radford University. She worked for Winn Dixie for more than 35 years and was the first female store manager in theMontgomery division. She was a member of Fountain City Baptist Church. Netha was an avid sports fan of the University of Alabama. She is survived by her loving  husband of 36 years, Ray Wainwright; one daughter, Lenita Light (Tony) Gilreath,  Chesterfield, Virginia; two step-daughters, Carole Wainwright (Karey) Baker of Haughton, Louisiana, and Ginger Wainwright (Ted) Holton of Fernandina Beach, Florida; five grandchildren, Courtney Marie Gilreath Gormus of Chesterfield, Virginia; Dallas Judson Gilreath of Provo, Utah; Heather Farmer Winslett of Louisiana; Ashely Holton Brown of South Carolina; TJ Holton of Fernandina Beach, Florida; one great-grandson, Hunter Brown; two sisters, Velta Delores Potter Fleenor and (Ken Sowder) of Appalachia, Virginia; and Varina Sue Potter (Jim) Askew of Prattville, Alabama; nephews and nieces, CJ Fleenor, James Patrick Fleenor, Karen Shortt Hall, Michael Askew, and Lindsay Askew Goff. She is preceded in death by her father Henry Judson Potter; mother Blanche Potter; and sister Bessie Alvena Potter Massie. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. fromFountainCityBaptistChurch,492 East Main Street,Prattville, 36067, with Pastor Rick Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Prattville Memorial Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m.,841 Fairview Avenue,Prattville, 36066.

 

 


  • From: JACKIE BOYER
    Location:WINN DIXIE-PRATTVILLE

    TO RAY AND FAMILY : NETHA WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY AND WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY WHOSE LIVES SHE B LESSED WITH HER PRESENCE.. A FIGHTER SHE WAS AND AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY, MY BEING ONE OF THOSE.. GOD BLESS ALL


  • From: Nancy & Buddy Jordan
    Location:Alex City

    Love to all during this time..Netha was everyone's sweet angle, I can think of no one who was more loved and respected than Netha, she will be so missed!


  • From: Betty Goldsmith-Johnson
    Location:Montgomery, Al

    What a special friend and encourager. George and I always had a special place in our hearts for Netha and Ray and even tho George has passed on also I know he and Netha are enjoying a wonderful reunion right now. Netha, You were so brave and such a great lady. You will always be in my heart and I love you very much. I am praying for the family.


  • From: Stephen  Rountree, RN
    Location:HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

    Mr. Wainwright, My heart goes out to you and your family in this time. In just the short time I was able to know you and Mrs. wainwright, I was truly blessed and impacted by your example of love, dedicatin, and her determination to fight. I enjoyed the stories of your adventures following our beloved "Crimson Tide". I now pray for strength, understanding, and counseling to be given to you from our Father above. Thank-you for allowing me the chance to become part of your lives, and if we can do anything for you, please let us know.


  • From: Stephanie  Rushin
    Location:Chester, Virginia

    Lenita and Family, May the Lord comfort you during your time of sorrow. An angel has been released. To God be the glory for all that He has done. With much love, Sean, Stephanie, Elita & Rome'Rushin


  • From: Sharron Stewart
    Location:Gentiva Home Health-Montgomery

    To: Varina and Family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family during this difficult time. I feel as if I knew your sister peronsally. What a courageous lady! I pray that you will find strength in her beautiful memories. May God continue to bless you and your family.


  • From: Ray Hardiman

    We are saddened to hear of Ms. Netha's passing. I know that your family will miss her greatly. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ray & Donna Hardiman


  • From: Dawn Kennedy Levering
    Location:Chesapeake, Virginia

    Lenita and family, I was so saddened to hear of your mom's passing and my heart aches for the pain you must be feeling. You were blessed to call such a wonderful lady "mother" and I know that she was so proud of the her family. I pray for the peace of our Lord and Savior to comfort you and for the wonderful memories to fill your days. Blessings, Dawn Kennedy Levering


  • From: Fannie Stovall
    Location:Montgomery, Alabama

    Lenita,I would like to express my love for Neatha by saying, there are so few people who we are blessed to have had the opportuinty to share a portion of this life with. I am truly blessed to have known, respected and loved this special lady. I am aware that words can not fill the empty space that she will leave in our hearts. Yet I know that we will all see her again and she will still be the beautiful lady that we knew in this life but she will be pain free and perfected(I can't imagine improving on this edition).


  • From: Fannie Stovall
    Location:Montgomery, Alabama

    Lenita,I would like to express my love for Neatha by saying, there are so few people who we are blessed to have had the opportuinty to share a portion of this life with. I am truly blessed to have known, respected and loved this special lady. I am aware that words can not fill the empty space that she will leave in our hearts. Yet I know that we will all see her again and she will still be the beautiful lady that we knew in this life but she will be pain free and perfected(I can't imagine improving on this edition).


  • From: Dale and Paula Thomas
    Location:1631 Co.Rd. 39, Deatsville,Al.

    To Ray and family, we will never forget Netha's beautiful smile and friendship over the years. Please except our deepest regrets and sorrow for your loss. We will all miss Netha.


  • From: Jim & Kathy Ziegler
    Location:Millbrook, Alabama

    Jimmy and I were very sorry to hear about Netha's passing.We feel very honored to have known her.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.


  • From: Joe & Jean McLain
    Location:Meridian,MS

    Ray & family,I know your loss is deep as is ours. We feel like we loss a member of our family. She was a true southern lady who thought of ours when she was having her long time fight with Ca. She was courages & brave. Our prayers are with all of you & the others she touched. Love,Joe & Jean


  • From: Sabrina Yarema
    Location:Montgomery, AL

    Netha will be missed greatly. She was an extraordinary person. I still remember talking to her and her words of her encouragement when I became a Store Director with Winn Dixie. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless.


  • From: Doris Barker
    Location:Prattville

    we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Netha. She was such a wonderful genuine person. She was a blessing to everyone that ever knew her. We just found out and are so sorry we did not know in time to come to the service. Sincerely, Doris Barker Debby Barker


  • From: Doris Barker
    Location:Prattville

    Dear Ray and Family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Netha. She was such a wonderful genuine person. She was a blessing to everyone that ever knew her. She was so very Special!! We just found out and are so sorry we did not know in time to come to the service. Sincerely, Doris Barker Debby Barker


  • From: Ken and Sandra  Hanson
    Location:Hendersonville, TN

    Ray, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Netha. She was a wonderful person and we greatly enjoyed being your neighbors for the 4 years we lived there. Please accept our deepest condolences. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Ken, Sandra, Ashlee, Amber and Zachary Hanson


  • From: Glenn Williams
    Location:Big Stone Gap, VA

    Dear Ray & Family, Having grown up with and gone to school (1-12) with Netha, I'm sure there is a void in your lives. When I spoke with her on the phone last year, it was the 1st time since 1963. We had an enjoyable conversation and she was as I remembered her to be. She was a really nice person to have in my memory and I'm glad I was able to talk with her last year. May you be in peace with her passing and memories of her be a blessing.