Jacqueline A. Potter, 76, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 11, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Matthew Potter.

Mrs. Potter was born in New Haven, CT on May 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Lou Taylor.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a Registered Nurse.

Jacqueline was a founding member of Agape Christian Center and at the time of her passing, was a member of Strong Tower Pentecostal Ministries where she was an ordained minister.

In addition to her husband, she leaves to cherish loving memories, sons, Darrick Potter, Sr. (Sonia), Kyle Potter (Celeste) and Von Potter (Rachel); brothers, Howard, Anthony and Robert Taylor; sisters, Sharon Winfrey and Cheryl Brown; five grandchildren, Darrick, Jr., Joseph, Jada, Raven and Laila Potter; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Taylor.

A celebration of Mrs. Potter’s life and legacy will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ, 285 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.