Norma Waters

Norma Jean Waters, 82, of Epworth, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at her home.

Norma was born May 19, 1940, in Hothouse, North Carolina, to the late John Nix and the late Mamie McDougal Nix.

Norma was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Nix and Frank Nix; and sisters, Barbara Williams, Dorothy Garren and Vanette Pack.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Waters; daughters, Martha (Richard) Panter and Laura (Cory) Beggs; son, Johnny Waters; sister Joan (David) McDaniel; grandchildren, Brandon Panter, Katlin Waters, Erin Beggs, and William Beggs; and great-grandchildren, Malichi Panter and Adelise Panter.

Norma loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally and enjoyed spoiling them at every opportunity. She loved going on adventures with her family to the mountains and to the beach, cooking meals and delicious desserts for friends and family, exercising her gift of a green thumb in her garden and with her flowers, and offering her help to those in need. She was a member of Epworth Methodist Church.

Funeral Service were conducted Friday, August 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Byron Ahrens and the Rev. David Jones officiating. Music provided by Jennifer Ray. Interment will follow in the Epworth Methodist Church Cemetery.

The following gentlemen served as pallbearers, Cory Beggs, Richard Panter, Bob Mathis, JR Gwynn, Robert Shinpaugh, Donny Shinpaugh, Tommy Ledford, and Larry King. Honorary Pallbearers, Lee McDaniel and Tommy Grindstaff.

The family received friends at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Friday, August 26, 2022,  from 12  p.m. to 2 p.m.

Cochran Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Norma Jean Waters; you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.