Stephanie Louise Potts was born on June 21, 1956 to Charlie Potts Sr. and Gertrude. Potts. She was the third child of her eight siblings. Stephanie was born and raised in Inkster MI. She graduated from Inkster Public Schools and attended Bethlehem Temple of Inkster at an early age. Stephanie later was married and had three children. Stephanie loved spending quality time with her family. She loved watching movies, cooking, and music. Stephanie was a loving person who was loved by many. She had a sweet spirit and never lost faith in life. Stephanie met her companion Tyrone Butler over 25yrs. ago and welcomed his children as her own, and she loved them as her own. Stephanie was a true fighter and believer and she departed her life on Easter Sunday.      

Stephanie leaves to cherish her memory her mother Gertrude Potts, her companion Tyrone Butler, her children Jack Kelly III, Natasha Kelley, Latina Kelley, two bonus children Tremaine and Tyreena Butler, eight siblings Helen, Charlie, Clyde, Sherman, Lola, Dwayne, Malcolm and Jovita. Fourteen grandchildren TayNeisha, Kelley, Taywon, Jack, Tayuanna,Rashun, Drevon, Trezhaun, DionAndrea, Helena, Tayjha, Jerimiha, Seven and Myleke. Ten great grandchildren Torrian, Selena, Brooke, Carter, Maddison, Jaliah, Mason, Bailee, Chloee, JiAire and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Stephanie was preceded in death by her father Charlie Potts Sr. and her nephew Larry Smith.