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

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, Joe Frank (Laura) Posey of Chumuckla, Fla., Theresa Ann Gibson of Pensacola and Wanda Kay (Ralph) Amick of Pensacola. She is also survived by her siblings, Roy (Nora) Godwin of Bay Minette, Doris Fair of Shreveport, La., Joann (Jim) Simpson of Pensacola and Peggy Tinney of Monroeville.

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.

Funeral services will be held this Fri., July 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore 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 July 5, 2024 from 1 p.m. until service time at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.