Judith "Judy" Marie Waters

Judith “Judy” Marie (Mann) Waters, 84 years old, of Russiaville, passed away 12:55 pm Saturday April 25, 2026, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. She was born in Kokomo, IN, on October 21, 1941, the daughter of the late Fredrick Mann and Naomi (Silvers) Tate. On November 22, 1963, she married Kenneth “Wayne” Waters, and he survives.

Judy was a 1959 graduate of Western High School. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper at Chew’s Grocery Store, where she met her coworker and future husband Wayne. She had a strong faith in Jesus and formerly attended church until her health did not allow her to leave the house. Her favorite hobbies included sewing and completing jigsaw puzzles. She enjoyed watching mystery shows and sports, especially basketball and tennis. Judy will be remembered for being such a caring wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma.

In addition to her husband Wayne, Judy is survived by her children, Delilah (Bob) Barnett of West Lafayette, IN, Darrell Waters of Russiaville, IN; grandchildren, Kurtis Barnett, Katrina (Seth) Barnett; great-granddaughters, Nala and Klover Barnett; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Mann; mother, Naomi (Silvers) Tate; and brother, Richard Mann.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 am to Noon Thursday April 30, 2026, at Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, IN 46979. A funeral service celebrating Judy’s life will begin at Noon on Thursday at the funeral home, with Pastor Jeff Newton officiating. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Judy’s memory to Kokomo Urban Outreach. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

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