Veronica Waters

Veronica Waters (Ronnie) was born September 9, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to Loretta Elizabeth Bailey and John Leroy Waters, Sr. She grew up in a Christian home along with five siblings. She received her education in Baltimore City Public Schools, graduating from Frederick Douglass High School. She was employed with C&P Telephone Company for a number of years and later with Aramark at Towson State University until her recent retirement Affectionately known to everyone as “Ronnie”, she was the type of person who easily made friends and one who was sure to leave a lasting impression wherever her travels took her. She possessed a generous and playful spirit: She was “crazy” in a good way. She was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, often telling jokes and laughing at herself in the process. She had a way of making strangers feel like old friends; and if she couldn’t make you laugh, then something was definitely wrong with you. Ronnie was a kind and good-natured person, a hard worker, and was loved by many. Her nieces, nephews and other children all loved her because she was so much fun to be around. She loved her family, loved taking bus trips (to Atlantic City), enjoyed shopping for beautiful hand bags, loved music, and was an avid reader. Ronnie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was a faithful member of Miracle Tabernacle of God under the leadership of Pastor Brenda Brown. Just weeks before her passing, Ronnie made it clear in conversation with family members that she was ready to go and looking forward to going home to be with the Lord. On Sunday, December 8th after a brief illness, Ronnie peacefully transitioned from her earthly home into her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by both parents, Loretta Elizabeth Bailey-Jones and John Leroy Waters, Sr; one sister, Carolyn Mickels and one brother, John L. Waters, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory three sisters, Loretta Brown, Linda Rascoe and Pastor Brenda Brown; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Philip Brown and Pastor David Rascoe; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Waters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She was our sister, our aunt, our cousin, our friend. Sleep on, Ronnie and take your rest. We all loved you, but God loved you best.

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Veronica Waters

September 9, 1948 - December 8, 2013