Daphne Waters Obituary
Daphne was an owner at The Lakeside Church in Oakland, serving in outreach, leading Bible studies, member of the Baptism team, and many other capacities.
Her favorite past time was spending time at the beach, Saturdays with her dad watching FSU/college football, and loving on her fur babies.
Daphne is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Waters; best friends and sisters, Brandee (Steve) Sullivan, Mia Bjorn, Michelle Stoyan; niece Evelyn Sullivan; nephew Matt Sullivan; numerous cousins and friends.
Visitation will be Monday December 29th from 10:00-11:00am with a Celebration of Life beginning at 11:00 at The Lakeside Church, 16001 W. Colonial Dr. Oakland, 34787. Lunch 1:30 at City On a Hill
1942 West Memorial blvd. Lakeland 33815. Graveside Services 3:30 at Serenity Gardens/Gentry-Morrison Mall Hill Dr. Lakeland 33810.
In lieu of flowers, Daphne asked that donations be made to The Lakeside Church Benevolence, Outreach, or New Building Fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michelle Astudillo
December 30, 2025
It was an honor to have met Daphne and she brought me so much joy, peace, and wisdom. Bless her soul. May she rest in peace
Chelle Golden
December 30, 2025
Praying the comforter brings you peace during this time.
Joe Kastner
December 23, 2025
So sorry to see this Annie, You guys raised Daphne in God's house and she's with her daddy now sitting with the Father.
You were like a mother to me in my younger days and hold a special place in my heart.
I often wonder how you are.
With sincere condolences, Little Joe
David Meadows
December 21, 2025
My condolences, and prayers! Daphne was a childhood friend. I have always held those memories close to my heart. I don't understand why God sometimes call us home to early in life
He must have needed another Angel in heaven. Daphne was definitely an Angel.I will miss her smiling face! I pray God gives you the strength to make it through this difficult time! Ray Meadows
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