Gladys Waters

Gladys Johnson Waters was born on November 3, 1922 in Snow Hill, Maryland to the late Clayton Johnson and Maggie Purnell Johnson. She transitioned into eternal life on the early morning of Thursday, March 30, 2017. The youngest of six children, Gladys was raised in Snow Hill, Maryland and educated in Worcester County public schools. She married James E. Waters on December 7, 1944 and out of this union came her three children: Marie, Senora and Junie. In 1959, the family relocated to New York City and eventually moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. She was employed by Building Services 32J from where she retired in the 1980’s. Gladys was a special woman who accepted the Lord Jesus Christ early in her life. She was a faithful and devoted member of Mount Wesley United Methodist Church from childhood until her transition. Gladys was known and loved by everyone for her sweet personality, compassionate spirit, and love for her family. It was her unconditional love for helping those in need that made Gladys the most respected family member and friend. As a great cook, Gladys loved to prepare large home cooked meals for her family and friends who loved to dine on her dumplings, pies, cakes, biscuits and rolls. As much as she loved to cook, Gladys loved to eat. Her door was always opened for family and friends to stop by and have something to eat. It was her giving nature that attracted everyone to Gladys and her home. Preceding Gladys in death were: her parents, Clayton and Maggie Johnson; her husband, James Waters; her son, James “Junie” Waters, Jr. and her siblings, Clement, Ivell, Blanche, Mayona and Aline. Gladys is survived by: her daughters, Maggie Marie Rackley and Tylie Senora Waters; her grandchildren, Angelette Waters-Moore (Victor) and Edgar Christopher Pabon; her great-grandson, Edwin James Engleton; her son-in-law, James Rackley; her sister-in-law, Sophie Corbin and her special childhood friends, Helen Taylor and Rosie Milbourne. All of her Family including her Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends, whom she treasured dearly, were supportive until her transition. Gladys Johnson Waters will always be remembered as a Sweet Woman. Lovingly Submitted ~ The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gladys Waters, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Gladys Waters

November 3, 1922 - March 30, 2017