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Patricia Waters Obituary

WATERS Patricia Brown Waters died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the age of 81. She was born on July 22, 1928 in New Orleans. She was the wife of the late Henry Harcourt Waters and the daughter of the late Benjamin Temple Brown and Marie Louise McCall Brown. She was preceded in death by her brother, Temple Brown. She is survived by her daughters Carroll Waters Summerour (Toby), Patricia Whitney Waters, Julie Waters Burlingame (Monty) and Katherine Waters Gelderman (Tony); seven grandchildren, Patrick (Dana), William (Anne) and Kaki Summerour; Brooke, Caroline and Court Burlingame; and Carroll Gelderman; and one great grandchild. Patsy was an active member in the community serving as President of the Boards of the Junior League of New Orleans and the Louise S. McGehee School Parents League. She also served on the boards of the Poydras Home, the Friends of the Cabildo and the American Cancer Society. She was a life long active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, serving on their altar guild and in many other capacities. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a service in celebration of her life at Trinity Episcopal Church at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2010. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Trinity Episcopal Church, Louise S. McGehee School, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Please view and sign the Family Guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Paul & Judy McIlhenny

January 18, 2010

Deepest condolences from

January 16, 2010

Katherine, Tony & Carroll

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gary, Joan and Meghan Kessel

JoAnne Rutherford

January 16, 2010

You have all been in my thoughts and prayers.

January 15, 2010

I send all of you my sincerest sympathy

Ninette Perrilliat Webster

Janie Eshleman

January 15, 2010

Julie & family -
Keeping you close in thought
Janie Eshleman

January 15, 2010

Julie/Katherine: I am very sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. I will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers.
John O. Humphreys, III

Zide Bowers Jahncke

January 15, 2010

Sincere sympathy.
Fondly, Zide

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