Celebrating the life of
Helen Waters Woodhouse
July 08, 1925 - May 04, 2010
Helen Waters Woodhouse
Helen Waters Woodhouse, 84, passed away on May 4, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. Born on July 8, 1925 to Joseph Haynes Waters, Sr. and Kathleen Morgan Waters, Helen lived her life as a loving daughter and sister to her three sisters and three brothers and all of their children and grandchildren. In the family she was known and loved as "Dudda", the name that was uttered by a sister's son at the age of three in 1947. This has remained her nickname for all these years. Without children of her own, Dudda became for all of her large family the one to whom a child of any age could go to find understanding, advice, encouragement, motivation and unconditional love.
Upon graduation from The University of Georgia in 1951, Helen became an outstanding first grade teacher. She excelled at motivating young children because she understood them and saw each student's unique talents. She taught at every military location in the U.S. where her husband was assigned and in England for three years. She was noted throughout the Air Force for her ability with children of military families everywhere she taught.
In her retired life, "Dudda" was the one, in a very large family, who always was available for compassion and advice. "Dudda" enjoyed gardening, boating and her spoiled pets. She made and enjoyed sharing the world's best divinity candy. Helen and her husband, Ed, hosted family reunions at their home on the Vernon River each year for over 30 years, and in doing so, helped to keep generations of a scattered family in touch. She was also an active member of The Cresthill Baptist Church.
Helen is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lt. Colonel Edward J. Woodhouse and three sisters and one brother; Dorothy W. Courington, Juanita W. Walls, Nancille W. Peacocke and Lamar D.Waters, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and wonderful friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Haynes Waters, Jr. and Robert M. Lefty Waters. She will be greatly missed.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with The Reverend Ken Jernigan officiating.
Burial: 2:30 p.m. in the North Newington Baptist Church Cemetery.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. …Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, Comfort in the midst of pain.” Nannette
- Nannette Burns, Columbus, GA
It will not be the same walking into kitchen at Lechlade and not seeing you at table although I know your spirit will be there. Love you and will miss you Duddah.
- Ricky Waters, Martinez, GA
I was fortunate enough to live next door to Helen and Edward for a few years and getting to know her and becoming friends with her was a cherished experience that I will always treasure. She was a wonderful person and a treasured friend and neighbor. My condolences to Edward and the entire family as I know this is a tremendous loss to them. Caroline, Joe and myself will keep you in our hearts. Rest In peace dear Helen.
- Jan New Wrightson, Savannah, GA
Helen was a great women,but also a great mentor and teacher. I will never forget the things she taught me so well. She was truely a great person,but also a great friend. I'll miss you Helen.
- Sean Dawkins, Savannah, GA
I'm so sorry to hear about Helen. My thoughts and prayers are with the Waters Family at this time.
- stella mcmanus, hephzibah, GA
Ed and family, We are surely sorry to hear about Helen. Please accept our prayers and thoughts. Barb & Mac
- Barbara and Mac storm, Savannah, GA
Juanita, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts are with you during this hard time.
- Janette Carroll, Dalton, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with my friend Nan Sherrill, her special aunt, and their family.
- Deborah Farmer, Clayton, NC
we miss u aunt Duda!
- Robin & Kim Waters, myrtle beach, SC
Dudda was such the role model for graciousness and we're so fortunate to have had her as an aunt and a friend. She enriched our lives. We love you Uncle Ed, our prayers are with you.
- Patch and Russ, Fairbanks, AK
We miss our Duddah. Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you. Uncle Ed- if there is anything we can do for you, please know we are just across the street. Our hearts are heavy, but we know we will see our Duddah again. God Bless you and your family. We love YOU. Love, Tayloe, Raegan and Olivia Highsmith
- Tayloe, Raegan and Olivia Highsmith, Savannah, GA
Helen was our dear friend and neighbor, and it is hard to accept that we can no longer look over the fence to see her waving as she worked with her flowers. The 'Golden Bluff' is a little less golden without her light. We will miss her so much! Ed, you know where we are, so don't be shy about calling if you or Sassy need us. We loved Helen, and we love you and your pup. With great sympathy, Eleanor, Linda, and Carole and critters
- Eleanor, Linda, and Carole Wall, Savannah, GA
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. …Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, Comfort in the midst of pain.” Nannette
- Nannette Burns, Columbus, GA
It will not be the same walking into kitchen at Lechlade and not seeing you at table although I know your spirit will be there. Love you and will miss you Duddah.
- Ricky Waters, Martinez, GA
I was fortunate enough to live next door to Helen and Edward for a few years and getting to know her and becoming friends with her was a cherished experience that I will always treasure. She was a wonderful person and a treasured friend and neighbor. My condolences to Edward and the entire family as I know this is a tremendous loss to them. Caroline, Joe and myself will keep you in our hearts. Rest In peace dear Helen.
- Jan New Wrightson, Savannah, GA
Helen was a great women,but also a great mentor and teacher. I will never forget the things she taught me so well. She was truely a great person,but also a great friend. I'll miss you Helen.
- Sean Dawkins, Savannah, GA
I'm so sorry to hear about Helen. My thoughts and prayers are with the Waters Family at this time.
- stella mcmanus, hephzibah, GA
Ed and family, We are surely sorry to hear about Helen. Please accept our prayers and thoughts. Barb & Mac
- Barbara and Mac storm, Savannah, GA
Juanita, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts are with you during this hard time.
- Janette Carroll, Dalton, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with my friend Nan Sherrill, her special aunt, and their family.
- Deborah Farmer, Clayton, NC
we miss u aunt Duda!
- Robin & Kim Waters, myrtle beach, SC
Dudda was such the role model for graciousness and we're so fortunate to have had her as an aunt and a friend. She enriched our lives. We love you Uncle Ed, our prayers are with you.
- Patch and Russ, Fairbanks, AK
We miss our Duddah. Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you. Uncle Ed- if there is anything we can do for you, please know we are just across the street. Our hearts are heavy, but we know we will see our Duddah again. God Bless you and your family. We love YOU. Love, Tayloe, Raegan and Olivia Highsmith
- Tayloe, Raegan and Olivia Highsmith, Savannah, GA
Helen was our dear friend and neighbor, and it is hard to accept that we can no longer look over the fence to see her waving as she worked with her flowers. The 'Golden Bluff' is a little less golden without her light. We will miss her so much! Ed, you know where we are, so don't be shy about calling if you or Sassy need us. We loved Helen, and we love you and your pup. With great sympathy, Eleanor, Linda, and Carole and critters
- Eleanor, Linda, and Carole Wall, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
