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    Violita Betina Waters Stevenson affectionately known as “sister or sis” was born on January 18, 1927 in Middletown, DE. She was the oldest of six and only daughter of the late Alfred and Loleta Waters. She peacefully departed on the morning of September 4, 2017 at Season’s Hospice. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

    Sister received her education from Redding School, the only local school for African-Americans, at that time. Once completing school, she married the love of her life, the late Walter Stevenson. From this union, she was blessed with two children, Lorraine Stevenson McGhee and the late Walter Richard “Ricky” Stevenson. She loved keeping an immaculate home and becoming a master of many trades around her home. She was an active member of Dale Memorial United Methodist Church as a 3rd generation member. She enjoyed church activities, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family. Her favorite activities were traveling, shopping, and Saturday outings with her daughter. One did not see her often without her daughter. She retired from Appoquinimink School District after 30 plus years of service as a full-time cook and part-time evening custodian at Redding Middle School.

    Left to cherish her memory are: a devoted daughter, Lorraine (Robert) McGhee; late son, Walter (Belinda) Stevenson; 5 grandchildren, Walter Johnson, Ayasha (Dane) McGhee-Jones, Nelson (LaToya) Meadows, Richard (Keena) Meadows, and Robert Jamil (Megan) McGhee; 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter; three brothers, Austin Waters, Randolph Waters, and Doug (Rose) Waters; 2 late brothers, Clements Waters and Mickey Waters; brother-in-law, Medford ( Jane) Stevenson; long time best friend, Emma Marvel and a host of nieces and nephews. She also had a special relationship with staff at Cadia Broadmeadow, a special CNA Vanessa, and Season’s Hospice staff.

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      Evan W. Smith Funeral Service - Wilmington
      Phone: (302) 377-6906
      201 N. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805

      Evan W. Smith Funeral Service - Dover
      Phone: (302) 526-4662
      518 S. Bay Rd., Dover, DE 19901


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