Janet Denise Waddy

The Legacy of Janet Denise Waddy Janet Denise Waddy was born June 18, 1956 and peacefully transitioned into God’s Glory on June 20, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father Norman Cobb. At an early age, she accepted Christ and attended church with her family in King George, VA. She graduated from King George High School and continued her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Human Resources. Her 42 years of employment includes 30 years in Human Resources with Owens and Minor, VDOT, and her most recent employed career as the Chief Human Resource Officer with the Richmond Ambulance Authority. She met and married Harold Waddy of Goochland, VA on November 14, 1987. Marion, a cherished daughter came from this union. Janet and family joined New Light Baptist Church (NLBC) and she served faithfully alongside her Pastor and church family. She eagerly served as the Superintendent of Sunday School, sang with the Mass Choir, and organized NLBC’s first annual Easter Sunrise Service. Although her health began to fail, her loyalty to the program continued even through Easter 2014. Janet was an advocate for cancer awareness and a devoted worker for 11 years to the American Cancer Society. Her work includes working in the accounting department, developing the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Awareness, holding a Television Spotlight on the News for Breast Cancer, participating in the Cure By Design Model Fashion Show, as well as conducting a Human Resources Writing Workshop. In 2012, Janet was appointed as the President of the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association, an alumnus organization striving to preserve the historic site of a former segregated school which she attended in King George County, VA. Even as her health continued its decline, she travelled often and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Janet will be most remembered for her saying, “I’m okay.” For she knew, But without faith, it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Janet is survived by her husband, Harold L. Waddy; one daughter, Marion C. Waddy; one special niece, Demetrist Waddy; one god-daughter, Tiffany Samuels; mother, Agnes Jones, step- father, Daniel Jones, whom she affectionately called “Pops” of Colonial Beach, VA; two sisters, Robyn A Cobb of King George, VA, and Sonya Carr (William), of Riverdale, MD; step-brothers, Charles Jones (Louise), Raymond Jones (Annie), Dennis Jones, George Jackson, Joseph Jackson (Donna), and Kevin Jackson (Karen); step-sisters, Carlene Jackson (Douglas), Ella Plowden, and Stephanie Jackson; four sisters-in-law, Frances Waddy, Linda Waddy, Patricia Waddy, and Helen Waddy, a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

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Janet Denise Waddy

June 18, 1956 - June 20, 2014