Snellville, GA – Gail Waters, 71, passed away March 23, 2025 at her residence.

The Chatham County native formerly worked at Union Camp, International Paper, Georgia Heritage Credit Union, and the S.E.D.C.  She was dedicated to her profession until her retirement, and then filled her days with music, singing, and time with her sisters and grandson.  She was a devoted grandmother, beloved sister, whose life was made full with the family and friends she had.  She gave much of herself and time to help others close to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Waters and Annette Irwin Waters; and brother, Michael Waters.

Survivors include her son, Charles Paul; grandson, William Paul; sisters, Deborah Payer and Susan Redd; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in Corinth-Leefield Cemetery in Brooklet.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, 2460 Hwy. 21 S., Rincon, GA 31326.