Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:01 am

Vonnie Waters, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024.

Vonnie was born January 23, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Austin Hicks Greenlee and Florence Aldridge Greenlee.

She was a member of Pores Ford Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John Waters; daughter, Rachel Swink; sisters, Shirley Conner, Juanita Lane and Susan Ann Harris; brother, Robert Greenlee; grandchildren, Austin Ray Swink and William Lee Swink.

Those left to cherish her memory include her life companion, Frank Harris; daughters, Shirley Keeter of Ellenboro, Tammy Waters (Anthony) of Ellenboro, Judy Harris of Rutherfordton and Sharon Nelson of Ellenboro; grandchildren, Angel Wilhide (David), John Swink, Anthony Ryan Fitzgerald, Jr., Paisely Ann Fitzgerald; three great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held September 17 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leroy Bridges officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.