Obituary for My Wife, Marilyn Waters

Marilyn Elizabeth Davis Waters, 74, passed away on March 4, 2025. Marilyn was born June 11, 1951 to Howard and Lillie Mae Davis in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After graduating from Central High School in Manchester, Tennessee, she went on to study childhood education at Middle Tennessee State University. After graduation, she worked for 35 years as an educator in Levy County, Florida.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert A. Waters. After marrying, the couple moved to Ocala, Florida where they lived until recently before moving to Seminole, Florida. Marilyn is survived by her son, John Simeon (Sim) Waters and daughter, LeAnn Waters. She has three surviving grandsons: Jonas Reilly; Porter Cash Waters; and Bowie Jay Waters.

Marilyn positively influenced the children she taught and had an impact on each person she interacted with. Many of those children (now adults) have contacted Marilyn since her retirement and shared the positive influence she had on their lives. She was known for her Southern accent, kindness, sense of humor, and Christian spirit. Marilyn will be missed by her family and friends.

There will be no memorial service.

NOTE: Due to medical issues and a lack of focus (depression) after my wife’s recent passing, I haven’t written much in the last three months. I do have top-flight medical doctors and hope to get those issues resolved. I am also much better on the mental health front. Here is my wife’s obituary.