Nadine C Waters

Nadine Collins Waters, 83 years old, daughter of Lloyd and Earlene Collins was born on February 23, 1940 in Washington, DC. Nadine grew up with her parents and sisters, Jaqueline, Marva, and Margaret and was educated in the DC public school system where she met James, her high school sweetheart. She graduated from Spingarn Senior High School in 1957. After graduating high school, she received additional education and training from professional seminars and mentorship programs. In April of 1960 she married the love of her life James Waters. From that union they had two beautiful children, Byron “Tim” Timothy Waters and Terri Lynn Waters. Nadine started a career in government service at the U.S Department of Commerce as a clerk. She later was promoted and became one of the first black secretaries at the Department of Commerce. Nadine held several other positions within Commerce before retiring after 34 years as a Business Development Specialist. She retired in the spring of 1994. With her outgoing personality, Nadine was always very joyous and uplifting. She was known to mother several children in her family and neighborhood, from her younger cousins to her children’s friends. After retirement Nadine took on the task of helping to raise her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Nadine was the epitome of compassion and grace. She was always very encouraging and supportive. She had many hobbies including sewing, singing, and playing instruments. She volunteered with many organizations within her community and church. Nadine departed this life on Saturday March 18th, 2023, at Springtime Assisted Living Home in Bowie, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Earlene Collins, daughter Terri Waters, and grandson Tyree Waters. Special memories will be cherished by her beloved husband James Waters, son Byron “Tim” Waters, three sisters Jaqueline Dixon, Marva Shields and Margaret Clark, three grandchildren Timyra Schoolfield (Timothy), Byron “TJ” Waters Jr., Aleayah Braboy (J’kai), four great grandchildren Aiden Schoolfield, Eden Schoolfield, Amara Schoolfield and Mila Braboy, two nephews, Joseph and David Dixon and niece, Ilene Short and a host of other family members and friends.

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Nadine C Waters

February 23, 1940 - March 18, 2023