Barbara Hardie Waters

Barbara Love Hardie Waters was born in Beckley, West Virginia to Bernie Love Hardie and Thornton Jefferson Hardie, Sr., on May 18, 1932. She died peacefully, after a long illness at Dominion Senior Living on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Barbara worked as a hostess for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and managed several hotels in Williamsburg for most of her adult career. She had a deep love for her family and friends, and enjoyed doing for others. Barbara made enough yeast rolls and pound cakes to feed all of Williamsburg. She served as president of the Williamsburg Lady Lions Auxiliary and held many other positions for the Lady Lions, as well.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frederick Earl “Buddy” Waters; and her son-in-law, Emmitt White.

Barbara is survived by her aunt, Denise Nash; daughter Jane Waters White; grandson Eric White and his companion, Nikki; granddaughter Ann White Scaife and husband, Chris; grandchildren Brianna Scaife, Levi Scaife, Serenity White and Eric White; brother T.J. Hardie and wife, Dianne; brothers-in-law Barry, Mickey and Dickie Waters; nephews Jeff and Jon Hardie and their families; as well as many cousins.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16th, from 6-8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. Services will be held Thursday, March 17th, at 11am at Walnut Hills Baptist Church, 1014 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Joyce Robinson and special memories to Clara Mayfield.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Williamsburg Humane Society, the Lions Club of Williamsburg, or to your favorite charity.

Online condolences for the family may be made at www.nelsencares.com.