Celebrating the life of
Juanita Waters Walls
October 22, 1920 - July 21, 2013
Juanita Waters Walls
Juanita Waters Walls died in her sleep on July 21 after a long illness. She was 92. Juanita was the daughter of Kathleen Morgan Waters and Joseph Haynes Waters, Sr. She was one of seven children. Her family moved from their Screven County farm to Savannah during the Great Depression. She attended Georgia Southern College and received her bachelor's degree in education. After teaching first grade at Pennsylvania Avenue School for twenty years, she returned to college for further study and received a Master's degree in special education from the George Peabody College of Teachers in Nashville, Tennessee. She also completed post-graduate work at Duke University and The Ohio State University. Juanita was a pioneer in the development of special education in Savannah, both as a teacher in the classroom and as a mentor of teachers. She served as the Director of Special Education for the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools until her retirement. Juanita was a past member of Morningside Baptist Church where she served as the superintendent the Sunday school. She was also a past member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Ardsley Park Baptist Church.
She and her husband, Allie Egan Walls, Sr. had three children: Allie Egan Walls, Jr., Robert Jackson Walls, and Christopher Edward Walls. She is predeceased by her husband and by her sons Allie and Robert. She is survived by her son Christopher, her sisters Dorothy Courington of Savannah and Nan Peacocke of Atlanta, and her brother Lamar Denton Waters of Augusta. Juanita is also survived by eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren who knew her as Ah-Mommy or Nana. Her friend Abby Jackson of Clarksville, GA deserves special mention as she was a daughter to Juanita in all but name. The family would like to thank Buckingham South and her care-givers for the wonderful care she received at the end of her life.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Savannah, GA 31405.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel
Chris, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember her from our high school days. She really loved her sons. Sonya SHS Class of 78
- Sonya Jackson, Savannah, GA
Chris, I am sorry that I won't be able to visit with you, but I am in Albany as my Mother, also aged 92 years, died last night. Your Mother was a wonderful lady and I'm sure you have many memories to cherish. Sincerely, Charles Riner LYUWFY
- Charles Riner, Port Wentworth, GA
Dr. Chris, So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Will never forget my Mom Mildred Walls Cooler speaking of how much she enjoyed seeing you and your Mom when she was in St. Joes. She really enjoyed your visits and catching up and visiting with you both. I am sure they are having a joyous reunion now. May God comfort and bless you and your family at this time. Nancy Harper My Aunt Joyce Bennett Cooler also asked that I send her sympathies.
- Nancy Cooler Harper, Hardeeville, SC
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Walls. She was my first grade school teacher at Penn. Ave. I feel she gave me a very good start in my basic education and I have fond memories of her. My deepest condolences to you, her family. Evelyn White McCarthy
- Evelyn White McCarthy, Twin City, GA
My sympathy to the family. Mrs. Walls was my 1st grade teacher at Pennsylvania Ave.School in 1947. My dad knew her before then. I was involved with her in the late 70's as her insurance agent. She was a very nice lady. I am sure she will be missed. John Aubrey Brown
- John Aubrey Brown, Savannah, GA
Aunt Nita, I'm certain Haynes, Lefty and Helen have saved for you, some watermelon cooled at Blue Springs. We miss you. Jimmy, Lisa and Morgan
- James Waters, Springfield, GA
Chris, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember her from our high school days. She really loved her sons. Sonya SHS Class of 78
- Sonya Jackson, Savannah, GA
Chris, I am sorry that I won't be able to visit with you, but I am in Albany as my Mother, also aged 92 years, died last night. Your Mother was a wonderful lady and I'm sure you have many memories to cherish. Sincerely, Charles Riner LYUWFY
- Charles Riner, Port Wentworth, GA
Dr. Chris, So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Will never forget my Mom Mildred Walls Cooler speaking of how much she enjoyed seeing you and your Mom when she was in St. Joes. She really enjoyed your visits and catching up and visiting with you both. I am sure they are having a joyous reunion now. May God comfort and bless you and your family at this time. Nancy Harper My Aunt Joyce Bennett Cooler also asked that I send her sympathies.
- Nancy Cooler Harper, Hardeeville, SC
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Walls. She was my first grade school teacher at Penn. Ave. I feel she gave me a very good start in my basic education and I have fond memories of her. My deepest condolences to you, her family. Evelyn White McCarthy
- Evelyn White McCarthy, Twin City, GA
My sympathy to the family. Mrs. Walls was my 1st grade teacher at Pennsylvania Ave.School in 1947. My dad knew her before then. I was involved with her in the late 70's as her insurance agent. She was a very nice lady. I am sure she will be missed. John Aubrey Brown
- John Aubrey Brown, Savannah, GA
Aunt Nita, I'm certain Haynes, Lefty and Helen have saved for you, some watermelon cooled at Blue Springs. We miss you. Jimmy, Lisa and Morgan
- James Waters, Springfield, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
