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JoElla L. Waters

Jul 30, 1948 – Jul 19, 2019

Service Details

Memorial Service: Thursday, July 25, 2019  7:00pm

Visitation with the family: Thursday, July 25, 2019  5:00 – 7:00pm

Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI

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Racine – JoElla L. Waters, 70 passed away on Friday July 19th, 2019 at Kenosha Estates Rehab & Care Center. She was born in Maury City, Tennessee on July 30th, 1948, daughter of Katherine & Dennis Perry. She was a Racine resident for most of her life and graduated from Horlick High School. JoElla was a former employee of Western Printing, Philadelphia American Life Insurance Company & most recently Wheaton Franscian All Saints. JoElla was a devoted member of Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Lauren Waters, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Waters, Her mother and Father Katherine & Dennis Perry, her sister Dennie Mae Bolton and brothers Willie Perry, Leonard “Spur” Perry and Ralph Perry.

Homegoing services will be held at 7pm on Thursday, July 25th at Draeger-Lagendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, 4600 County Line Rd, Racine, WI 53403) with Rev. Lawrence Terry officiating. Visitation will start at 5pm. Memorials to the family have been suggested.

 

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  1. The Story Family. says

    July 22, 2019 at 8:41 am

    Sending much love and our sincere sympathy.

  2. The Williams and Billups families says

    July 23, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    Sending our condolences and prayers your way.

  3. Ingrid Metz says

    July 24, 2019 at 8:46 am

    Lauren, I’m so sorry for your loss! I worked with your Mom at St Mary’s. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  4. Donna "Dahlke" Beck says

    July 27, 2019 at 7:38 am

    I haven’t talked to my friend since we graduated from Horlick, but I have thought of Joella often over the years. I wish we could have kept in contact. A lovely person inside and out. God bless your memories of her.

  5. Judy Piekarski says

    July 31, 2019 at 10:01 am

    Lauren, I have known your Mom for many years. We worked together at PALICO INS CO for 16-17 years. She was a good friend and someone I’m very glad I knew. I am very sorry for your loss. Always remember the good memories you have of her,

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January 9, 2025

Michael,

First, let me start out by saying you were a God sent working with me for many years in preparations for my mom’s Homegoing Celebration December 7, 2024.  Even though this was our first time meeting in person, I felt like I already knew you.  Michael, you demonstrated  professionalism, empathy and, your warmth was surprising for me considering your role as a Funeral Director. Your attention to every detail, patient and support has made this process much easier for my family and me. I trusted you and you helped me find closure in a moment of great sadness, and for that we’re eternally grateful. I appreciate the time and energy you put into ensuring everything ran smoothly considering I reside in a different state.  Michael, my mom would have loved you and our family is forever grateful for your unwavering dedication and support during our season of grief.  May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. (Numbers 6:25)

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