Mrs. Anne Potter Derr, age 75, of Waverly, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Mrs. Derr was born November 23, 1941, in Wilmington, DE, to William Nelson, III, and Virginia Hocker Potter. She was married to John Benedict Derr. She was a homemaker and loved to sew. The family's wishes were for Mrs. Derr to be cremated. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 3:00 p.m., until the Celebration of Life Service time at 4:00 p.m., at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, with family and friends speaking. The family request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association (or) to the charity of your choice.Survivors Include:Husband: John Benedict Derr of Waverly, TN3 Sons: John B. Derr, Jr. (Connie) of Bowling Green, KYMichael N. Derr (Michelle) of Eldorado Hills, CARodrick O. Derr (Cathy) of Georgetown, KYBrother: William Nelson Potter, IV (Linda) of Murphy, NCSister: Elizabeth "Betty" Potter Otis (Mac) of Huntsville, ALSpecial Exchange Student: Sue Cattoretti (Vittorio) from Italy4 GrandchildrenLUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOMEJess S. Bowen, III, & Jennifer Ellis, Funeral Directors2400 Hwy 13 North Waverly, TN 37101Telephone: 931-296-2437Obituary Line: 931-296-3500