Evelyn Margaret Waters

Mrs. Evelyn Margaret Waters, age 85, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born on April 7, 1939, to the late Henry and Flossie Bell Rider, Evelyn lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Evelyn loved canning, transforming fresh produce into preserves, a skill she shared generously with family and friends. She enjoyed karaoke and dancing, often lighting up the room with her voice and infectious spirit.  Most importantly, Evelyn treasured her time with family, creating lasting memories that will be held dear by all who knew her. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of many, and her legacy will continue through the love she showed to her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles "Joe" Waters; siblings Hazel, Judge, Fay, Glen, Boyd, Betty, Louise, and James; and granddaughter Roxie Aders.

Survivors include her children, Randy (Sheba) Waters and Rodney (Stacie) Waters; grandchildren Stacia (Brent) Pierce, Kate (Max) Turner, and Kolby Waters; great-grandchildren Lexi Pierce, Summer Pierce, and Olivia Turner.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lyman Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow in the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Kris Butler officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 12:00 PM until the service hour.

To share a memory or condolences with the family, visit Mrs. Waters’ online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, GA 30533