Mrs. Christine Lilley Waters, “Chris”, passed away while at home in North Charleston, South Carolina on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the age of 93. Chris was born June 23, 1928 in Plymouth, North Carolina.
Chris attended then East Carolina Teachers College where she met her late husband, Lieutenant Colonel, William F. Waters, USAF, “Bill”, on a blind date that sparked their lifelong relationship together.
Chris was a loving mother of three and dedicated military spouse. As a teacher and educator in North and South Carolina, she devoted herself to a lifetime of learning and positively influenced and impacted countless past and future generations. In the spirit of Christian service, Chris was also active and led multiple professional, community service, and religious organizations worldwide. Chris will always be remembered by her quick smile, ability to make friends anywhere, loving nature, and devotion to God.
Chris is survived by her three children, William F. Waters Jr., Lieutenant Colonel Stephen L. Waters, USAF (ret), Catherine W. Williamson, and brother Shelton E. Lilley, Monroe, NC.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00pm on Monday, 9 August, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations located at 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC, 29406, 843-797-2222. Chris’s funeral service will follow immediately in the chapel. Interment will be at Carolina Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared and viewed at www.CarolinaMemorial.com
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