Ethel Poteet, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. She was born on November 1, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Poteet; a daughter, Beverly Westfall; a son, Bill Trantham; and her parents, Arthur and Grace Dockery. She is survived by her son, Sammy Trantham; and a daughter, Shirley Hale. The family has entrusted arrangements to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.