Elizabeth Leighann Waters

Waynesville – Elizabeth Leighann Waters, 38, of Waynesville passed away Monday (September 2, 2024) at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville after a brief illness.

Born in Jesup, GA her parents are Tony Lee Waters and Sheryl Lynn Johnson Waters. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Wanette Johnson and Gladys & Graham Waters; 3 aunts, Dawn Waters, Annie Lou Williams and Nadean “Na” Taylor; and a cousin, Carly Woodson.

Elizabeth was a welder and attended Nahunta Church of God and was a member of Brunswick Church of God of Prophecy. She loved gardening, fishing, hunting, cooking and writing especially poems. Elizabeth also loved art and was an avid animal lover.

Survivors include 2 sons, Conner Mauney of KS and Kohlton Mauney of Jesup; 3 daughters, Mikaylah Mauney of Waynesville and Kolbey Gibson and Koree Gibson of Hickox; her mother and stepfather, Sheryl & Anthony Waters of Waynesville; her father, Tony Waters of Hickox; her sister, Kristy Waters (Nick) of Waynesville; 3 nieces, Maya Chisolm, Amelia Roberson and Madelyn Roberson all of Waynesville; her aunts and uncles, George & Rhonda Dixon of Hickox, Juanita Woodson of Atkinson, Bobby Johnson of Atkinson, Donna & Tony Gibson of Hickox and Stevie Waters of Hickox; and also several cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday morning (September 7, 2024) from 10am -11am at Nahunta Church of God.

A memorial service will be held Saturday morning (September 7, 2024) at 11am at Nahunta Church of God with Bishop Eric Dixon and Rev. Charles Florey officiating.

The family ask for anyone wanting to bring food to bring it to Nahunta Church of God on Saturday (September 7, 2024) before the service.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.