Bessie Potter

Bessie Potter is the older sister of Joey Potter. When their mother died, Bessie was given custody of Joey, and their father was incarcerated.

Several years later, she became pregnant by her boyfriend, Bodie, who moved in to help raise their son. Here boyfriend was black, which caused quite a stir, especially with Evelyn Ryan, Jen Lindley's grandmother.

Bessie lived in their childhood home and owned and worked at the Ice House restaurant until in burnt down. Then, with the encouragement of her sister, they turned their house into a successful Bed and Breakfast.