Thelma Wright Waters
July 13, 1924 - June 4, 2019
Thelma Wright Waters, 94, passed June 4, 2019. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Henry Wright and Arzalia [Jackson] Wright. After Nursing School her career path took her to Homer G. Phillips Hospital. She was a member of the Westside Missionary Baptist Church , a member of the Silver Fox Club and worked tirelessly in the food pantry. Besides traveling and shopping, she was a dedicated caregiver to countless others. Surviving are five stepchildren: Doris Waters, Helen Waters Austin [and husband Donald], Carol Waters Williams, Jesse Waters, Jr., and Joseph Waters, Sr.; several grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Jesse Waters, Sr.; five brothers: Joseph Stewart Sr., William Stewart, Earl Wright, Clarence Wright, Harold Wright; and four sisters: Eloise Wright, Mary Wright, Lilly Wright, and Benita Wright. Visitation will be held on Friday June 14 from 10-11 am at Valhalla Chapel of Memories with funeral ceremony to follow at 11 am. Interment in Valhalla Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be left to the Food Pantry at the Church.
Thelma Wright Waters, 94, passed June 4, 2019. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Henry Wright and Arzalia [Jackson] Wright. After Nursing School her career path took her to Homer G. Phillips Hospital. She was a member of the Westside... View Obituary & Service Information