Celebrating the life of
Alice Jane Waters
August 25, 1920 - September 17, 2007
Alice “Jane” Scott Waters
Tybee Island, Georgia
Alice Jane Scott Waters, daughter of the late Anita Barksdale Scott and John Harvey Scott, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, September 17, 2007.
Mrs. Waters was born in Savannah on August 25, 1920, resided in Atlanta for 22 years, and lived on Tybee Island since 1976. She was a 1938 graduate of Savannah High School, a member of the third graduating class of Armstrong Junior College, and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1942. She earned a master’s degree from Emory University. While living in Atlanta, Mrs. Waters was an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and many civic organizations. She retired from the Atlanta City Schools in 1976, after a career as a teacher and librarian. During her teaching career, Mrs. Waters was honored as a State of Georgia Star Teacher. As a communicant of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Savannah, Mrs. Waters was a member of the Episcopal Church Women and served as a docent at the historic Green-Meldrim House. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and an honorary sustaining member of the Phoenix Society of Atlanta. She was preceded in death by William Sessel Waters, her beloved husband of 46 years and her dearly loved brothers in law, Ted T.H. Waters of Savannah and Cecil R. Johnson of Gastonia, NC.
Mrs. Waters is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Nevin Miller of Dacula, GA; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Ellen Waters of Lavonia, GA; son, Allan Waters of Boise, ID; sister, Dot Johnson of Gastonia, NC; and sister, Ginger Musgrave of Piedmont, MO; granddaughter, Caroline Miller Foster and husband, Brian and grandson, Nevin Miller, III and wife, Lily, granddaughter, Elizabeth Waters Stevens and husband Todd; grandson, Stewart Waters; great grandchildren, Raine Harkins, Winn Foster, Joshua Stevens and Madison Stevens; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth and Cecil Johnson, Caroline and Pete Huffstetler, David and Eileen Johnson, Carl and Donna Johnson, Blanche Grimes, Susie and Jim Carnes, many great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews; special friends, Charles and Woodie Williams, Craig and Georgette Neidlinger, Sandra Williams, Nancy Ferreira, and the kind and dedicated staff of Care One. The family wishes to thank Dr. Walt Brown, Dr. Richard Bozinger, Dr. Kathy Chu, Dr. James Judy, and The Rev. Gavin G. Dunbar for their compassionate and loving care of Mrs. Waters.
The family will receive friends at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Graveside Service will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. John’s Church, 1 West Macon Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May wonderful memories of your loved one sustain you.
- Jeff and Carmen White, Lawrenceville, GA
I have very fond memories of time spent visiting w/Jane. Albert and I loved talking with her about old times and we always looked forward to seeing her across the street from our house at Tybee. Loved her.
- Jean Braswell, Statesboro, GA
I arrived to Tybee across the street from Miss Jane in 2000. She was outside one day rolling down the street with a big grin on her face. She introduced herself and said 'Hi neighbor!' It has been a grand friendship since! Paul came along later and she was pleased. We all looked out for one another. We love the memories of sitting on her porch, endless converastions in her driveway and her watching our cats from across the street: They gave her great entertainment. Middy was in the driveway under Anne's SUV. They had just put out bird seed. Anne pushed the alarm to her car in the house and Middy jumped. Miss Jane just found that so funny. They told me later. They the cats loved her also! They came over to see her a lot. They would entertain her just frolicking around the yard and driveway. Hearing her stories, we would be amazed. She became a good friend and neighbor. When we sadly moved last year from Tybee. Paul and I kept in touch with phone calls a visits when we could. We received a phone call from Woody. Miss Jane wants to know and see where you live. Is now a good time to visit? Paul was not home, but Schooner and Kanga wereOur other two cats that became indoor. Of course! They made the 50 minute trip to see us. Miss Jane was pleased. My parents came out to see her and Woody in the Van. She told my Mother, I miss her, but glad she is here to see after you. Miss Jane was so sweet! We love and will miss her, but let the family know she loves you all also. There is a special place with God and family in Heaven! She is at peace. We will all see each other again! In Loving Memory! Paul and Dale
- Paul and Dale Gaunt, Bloomingdale, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May wonderful memories of your loved one sustain you.
- Jeff and Carmen White, Lawrenceville, GA
I have very fond memories of time spent visiting w/Jane. Albert and I loved talking with her about old times and we always looked forward to seeing her across the street from our house at Tybee. Loved her.
- Jean Braswell, Statesboro, GA
I arrived to Tybee across the street from Miss Jane in 2000. She was outside one day rolling down the street with a big grin on her face. She introduced herself and said 'Hi neighbor!' It has been a grand friendship since! Paul came along later and she was pleased. We all looked out for one another. We love the memories of sitting on her porch, endless converastions in her driveway and her watching our cats from across the street: They gave her great entertainment. Middy was in the driveway under Anne's SUV. They had just put out bird seed. Anne pushed the alarm to her car in the house and Middy jumped. Miss Jane just found that so funny. They told me later. They the cats loved her also! They came over to see her a lot. They would entertain her just frolicking around the yard and driveway. Hearing her stories, we would be amazed. She became a good friend and neighbor. When we sadly moved last year from Tybee. Paul and I kept in touch with phone calls a visits when we could. We received a phone call from Woody. Miss Jane wants to know and see where you live. Is now a good time to visit? Paul was not home, but Schooner and Kanga wereOur other two cats that became indoor. Of course! They made the 50 minute trip to see us. Miss Jane was pleased. My parents came out to see her and Woody in the Van. She told my Mother, I miss her, but glad she is here to see after you. Miss Jane was so sweet! We love and will miss her, but let the family know she loves you all also. There is a special place with God and family in Heaven! She is at peace. We will all see each other again! In Loving Memory! Paul and Dale
- Paul and Dale Gaunt, Bloomingdale, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
