Sylvia Lee Waters

June 28, 1918 - January 22, 2013
Sylvia Lee Waters

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Sylvia Lee Waters, 94, of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

She was born June 28, 1918 in Miami, Fl to the late Thomas and Lula Loflin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William O. Waters., in 1991 and by two brothers, John and Thomas Loflin. Mrs. Waters grew up in Hendersonville and graduated from Hendersonville High School in 1936. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church and a faithful member of the Hope Sunday School class which she loved. She worked for J.P. Stevens and later as a nurseís aide. She was active in various organizations through the years including the Tuxedo Store PTA, Order of the Eastern Star, and Pilot Club.

Mrs. Waters is survived by two daughters, Pamela Westfall and husband Steve of Anderson, SC., Sylvia Dobbins and husband Jim of Pfafftown; grandchildren, David Westfall and wife Mimi of Lantana Beach, Fl., Beth Westfall of Alpharetta, GA., Jeff Westfall and wife Missy of Columbia, SC., Christi Hall and husband Dale of Pfafftown, and William Crocker and wife Lynae of Charlotte; great-grandchildren, Emma and Lily Pate, Jasper and Mira Westfall, Jackson Clark, Noah Hall, and Kate Crocker; a beloved sister, Lula Briggs of Hendersonville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was a dedicated Christian and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Sylviaís caring spirit extended to all around her. She lived her life as an example for us all and will forever remain the ìheart of the familyî.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Shuler Funeral Home with Revs. Wally Shamburger and Steve Briggs officiating. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, 312 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739


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  • January 25, 2013
    Angela Hamilton says:
    I am so sorry to hear about Nanny's passing. She was an important part of the time that I have spent with my best friend Christi's family over the last 30+ years and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort go out to the family during this difficult time.

  • January 25, 2013
    Paul and Mary Connell says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during the loss of your loved one. She will be missed by those whose lives she has touched.

  • January 25, 2013
    Corum and Anne Smith says:
    Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family. Corum and Anne Smith

  • January 26, 2013
    Alton Connor says:
    My deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family! She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known - always so kind and gracious at church. She had such a loving, gentle spirit about her. I know you will miss her greatly, but she was blessed with a long life and now her pain and suffering are over and her body and mind are healed. What a blessed promise to know you and we will see her again one day. Alton Connor

  • January 28, 2013
    Jimmie Lynn Whitmire says:
    Sylvia & Jim and all the Family, I was sad to hear of Sylvia Lee's passing....I can hear that wonderful laugh and will always remember her sweet spirit. My love to you all.... Jimmie Lynn