Norma Lou Godwin Waters, a beloved grandmother, gentle soul, and devoted follower of Christ, passed away at the age of 89 in Pensacola, FL, on June 27, 2024. Born on March 17, 1935, in Canoe, AL, to Wiley Sylvester Godwin and Bertha Lee Morris Godwin, Norma lived a life full of love and compassion.

Norma dedicated her professional life as an Instructor with Chemstrand - The Monsanto Company. She was an alumna of Escambia County High School and a cherished member of Pensacola Baptist Temple. Her faith in Christ was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and filling her days with purpose and joy.

Family was at the heart of Norma's world. She created a tradition of gathering her loved ones every Christmas Eve, where her home was filled with warmth, love, and the aroma of her incredible meals that nourished both body and soul. These gatherings were a testament to her love and the unbreakable bonds she fostered among her family.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Godwin. She leaves behind a loving family, including her devoted husband, Richard Waters; her children, Norma Cheryl (Wayne) Richardson of Atmore, AL, Joe Frank (Laura) Posey of Chumuckla, FL, Theresa Ann Gibson of Pensacola, FL, and Wanda Kay (Ralph) Amick of Pensacola, FL. She is also survived by her siblings, Roy (Nora) Godwin of Bay Minette, AL, Doris Fair of Shreveport, LA, Joann (Jim) Simpson of Pensacola, FL, and Peggy Tinney of Monroeville, AL.

Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Christopher Frank Posey, John Michael Bailey, Steven Wayne Richardson, Petie Joe Bailey, Matthew Scott Posey, Hunter Richard Higdon, and Zachary Richard Higdon, as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Norma's gentle spirit, unwavering faith, and boundless love will forever remain in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Bro. Bill Stewart officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Christopher Frank Posey, John Michael Bailey, Petie Joe Bailey, Matthew Scott Posey, Hunter Richard Higdon and Zachary Richard Higdon.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 5, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.