Celebrating the life of
Lillian Christy Waters
Passed away on July 09, 2016
SAVANNAH – Lillian Christine “Christy” Ross Waters, 71, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016, at her home. She was born in Savannah, GA on December 18, 1944 to Robert Emmet Ross and Lillian Bourne Ross. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended The Woman’s College of Georgia for two years before receiving her bachelor’s degree from The University of Georgia. Later she obtained her master’s degree from Georgia Southern University.
Christy was a high school and middle school English teacher in the Chatham County public school system for fifteen years. She was a lifetime member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy as well as the Georgia Salzburger Society. Along with her husband, she was an active member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension for over 36 years. She enjoyed her weekly bridge game with close friends and was an avid reader. Above all, her true calling was taking care of her extended family and close friends.
In addition to her parents, Christy was predeceased by her infant grandchild, Hewitt Ross Waters. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul E Waters, Jr.; children, Louisa (Rusty) Hightower, Emerson (Brandi) Waters and Ross (Hayley) Waters; grandchildren, Russ, Jackson and Lillie Hightower, Sawyer, Tinsley and Grace Waters, and Mills Waters; all of Savannah.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on July 11, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on July 12, 2016 at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension followed by a reception at the church. Interment will follow in Greenwich Cemetery.
The family requests that remembrances be made in her memory to the Historic Restoration Fund of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 6 East State Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Remembrances by the William Bourne family of Atlanta, Ga.,
- Julia Bourne , Atlanta ,
I am so sorry to hear about Christy's passing. She was such a dear friend. I'm sorry that we lost contact after I retired. I did try to find her on Facebook, but was not successful. She was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful friend. Her influence on her students will last forever. She was a wonderful mother and wife and will be greatly missed.
- Judy Guyer , Bradenton , Fl
Our hearts are just broken. She was an amazing lady and we will miss her so much!
- Sissy Simpson, Savannah, Ga
It is with heavy heart to be offering condolences on the death of Christy. Her life-long kindness and love toward our family will never be forgotten. She is now at peace and will always be remembered. Our deepest sympathy.
- Linda Willis Moore and Don Moore, Sammamish, WA
My condolences to the Waters family on the passing of your beloved Lillian. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Lillian linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come
- Henry, Lawrencrville, GA
Remembrances by the William Bourne family of Atlanta, Ga.,
- Julia Bourne , Atlanta ,
I am so sorry to hear about Christy's passing. She was such a dear friend. I'm sorry that we lost contact after I retired. I did try to find her on Facebook, but was not successful. She was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful friend. Her influence on her students will last forever. She was a wonderful mother and wife and will be greatly missed.
- Judy Guyer , Bradenton , Fl
Our hearts are just broken. She was an amazing lady and we will miss her so much!
- Sissy Simpson, Savannah, Ga
It is with heavy heart to be offering condolences on the death of Christy. Her life-long kindness and love toward our family will never be forgotten. She is now at peace and will always be remembered. Our deepest sympathy.
- Linda Willis Moore and Don Moore, Sammamish, WA
My condolences to the Waters family on the passing of your beloved Lillian. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Lillian linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come
- Henry, Lawrencrville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
