Obituary of Mildred P. Waters

Mildred P. Waters, 88, of Rome, NY passed away on October 7, 2024. Born in Otsego, NY on April 29,1936 she was a daughter of William Shepard and Alice Lent. Mildred was united in marriage to Henry Waters Sr.  on July 2, 1957, in Hartwick, NY. They shared a blessed life together until his passing on June 6, 2002.

Mildred was a devoted wife and mother, always making sure her family’s needs were met, she was always supportive of her children and proud of their accomplishments. Mildred enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She was an active member of St. John the Baptist Church in Rome where she formed many friendships and enjoyed her church family`. She was a member of YMCA, and a former member of the Red Hat Society, she also enjoyed playing Bocce.

Mildred is survived by her sons Henry Waters Jr. ( Pam Borst) of Rome, NY, Charles Waters of Rome; daughters Debra Hanson (Kevin Presti) of Florida and Gail (John) Miller of Ohio; brother Philip (Glenna) Fremento of Florida; sisters Paulina Griffith of Hartwick, NY and Doris Snyder, Rome; special niece, Arlene Shafer; grandchildren, Joseph Waters, Christina Villeneuve, Tiffany (Kaci) Waters, Jessie Waters and Dillon Tiller; great grandchildren, Savanna DeMarce, Asher and Evelyn Waters. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Waters Sr.; brothers, George, Leonard, and Floyd Shepard; sisters, Claretta Skillen, Rosina Forham and Anita Keefe

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 11A.M. to 1 P.M. with a funeral service immediately following at Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home, 7751 Merrick Rd. Rome, NY 13440. Burial will take place at Fly Creek Cemetery in Otsego, N.Y.