Elsie "Juanita" Waters

Elsie Juanita Waters

Elsie Juanita Waters, age 87, of Bereah, Florida, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 in Bartow, Florida.  She was born May 14, 1938 in Bereah, Florida to Oliver and Geraldine (Lewis) Polk.  She was a School Teacher at Babson Park Elementary School for 36 years, member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, loved working in her yard, and has been a lifelong resident of Bereah, Florida.  Juanita is survived by her Daughter – Lisa Portwood of Frostproof, FL; Sons – David Waters (Christine) of Wauchula, FL; Greg Waters of Bereah, FL; Sister – MaryAnn Cannon; 6 Grandchildren – Ashley Adams (Ben); Jacob Smith (Sierra); Bryce Smith (Jazlyn); Taylor Waters; Summer Waters; Cole Waters;  6 Great Grandchildren – Savanna Pearce; Denim Pearce; Cason Smith; Ellie Grace Smith; Addilyn Smith; and Wyatt Smith.  She is preceded in death by her Husband – Alroy Waters; and 7 Siblings.  Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Corinth Cemetery, Bereah, Florida.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Avon Park, Florida
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