Emma Patricia Waters, 86, of Lexington, SC, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born to Mellie Smith and Jessie Walton Burt on October 2, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in May, 1956 where she received a BA in Education and went on to marry the love of her life, Herbert (Hub) Holmes Waters. They remained happily married for 58 years until his death.
She is survived by her brother, J.W. Burt Jr. (Dottie); step sisters, Anne Cloy and Patsy Bostic; daughters, Shelly W. Pleu (William) and Lisa W. Sloan. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grands, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Herbert H. Waters and son, Kelly Louis Waters. She held a special place in her heart for her caregivers, Patty Compton and Kathy Roland.
She was proud of her family and led by example. She always stressed the importance of God, family and country, as well as the value of civility and good manners. She was a true southern belle.