Waltraut enjoyed playing bingo and loved working in her yard and flowers. Her yard was always the showplace of the neighborhood.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lee Jarrett; daughters, Angel Bartnikowski of York County and Marina Marshall of Gloucester; grandchildren, Shawn, Christina, Krystal, Meagan, and Madison; great-grandson, Christian; sisters, Erna Pons and Inga Sonntog of Germany; and best friend, Myra Thompson.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Parklawn–Wood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 14 at 2:30 pm. Interment will follow at Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 11835 Fishing Point Dr., Ste. 101, Newport News, VA 23606.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666.