Ophelia Waters, 59, affectionately known as Phelia and Phee to many, was born December 9, 1965, to the late Mildred Waters and Randolph Jones. She accepted Christ as her personal savior and was called from labor to reward on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Tidal Health Hospital, in Salisbury, MD.
She was educated in the Somerset County Public School System. She was employed by Howard Johnson, Servpro, and several side jobs.
Phelia was known to be straight forward and was highly respected. She was strong-willed and a hard worker, and she helped provide for anyone who was in need.
Phelia proudly embraced black and purple colors of her favorite football team, the Baltimore Ravens. She spent many of her days enjoying family especially always on the phone for hours with sister, Joan and brother, TC, Wayne. She enjoyed Bible Study on Wednesday with her church family, and spending quality time with her grandchildren.
Phelia enjoyed being the neighborhood Mom Phee or Aunt Phee to so many. She would call up her nephew DJ or niece Camesa to take her to the grocery store, so she could be the hood store to so many children and adults. Everyone loved “Phee”. She always left a lasting impression on those she came across and will be deeply missed by her loved ones and friends. Her courage, strength, and personality will never be forgotten as she will continue to live through us all. She was a dedicated Usher and faithful Armor Bearer for Solid Rock Harvest Time Ministries in Princess Anne, MD.
Phelia leaves to mourn and cherish precious memories: her son, Tremaine Waters, Sr. (Tiffany); daughter, Keri Crump; special son, Jayson Collick; brother, Gregory (TC) Waters of Salisbury; sister, Donzell Walker of New Jersey; brother-in-Law, Master Sargent William Fields of Virginia; three grandchildren, Tremaine Waters Jr, Za’Liyah Crump, and Q’mir Crump.
Phelia was raised in the house with her late Aunt Eula Mae Hayman and under that roof she gained first cousins who was raised as siblings, Vivian Hayman, Joan Hayman, and George Hayman all of Princess Anne; Wayne Hayman of Berlin MD, Calvin Whitney (Diana) of Milsboro, DE and Sylvester Hayman of Louisiana; a devoted nephew, David Phillips, Jr.; a devoted niece, Camesa Phillips; a special friend, Willie Russell, Sr.; two special sons, Derrick Russell and Willie Russell, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and bonus children.
In addition to her parents, Phelia was preceded in death by two sisters, Amelia Fields and Dorothy Mae Waters-Jones; two brother/cousins, Issac (Ike) Hayman and William (Billy) Dashields as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 30522 Dr. William P. Hytche Boulevard, Princess Anne, MD with a viewing one-hour prior. A public viewing will also be held 2:00PM-6:00PM Friday, August 1, 2025, at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne, MD. Interment will follow at John Wesley Cemetery (Bowland Hill) in Princess Anne.
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My prayers and sympathy goes out to Gregory and family.Just rest assured that I know how you are feeling doing this time . Praying that God will strengthen you 🙏
Love you forever 💜
We’re so sorry to hear of the passing of Ophelia.. Our deepest condolence’s & prayers to the family.
My heart thoughts and prayers for the Family! I pray that GOD gives each of you strength and comfort during this difficult time!
My deepest sympathy and Condolences and Prayers.
Ophelia my sister my friend RIP. A heart of Gold. Hurts Deep ! Gregory, you know my heart goes out to you, you two were a circle unbroken, full of laughter n love! My Deepest Condolences to you and All who Loved Ophelia! 💐💐💐💐
💜💜💜💜 I Love U
Love you always and thanks for always being there 💜💜💜
Sending condolences to the family
U will be miss
Prayers and thoughts goes out to the family. Ophelia has been family to my boys and me for a long time. May you R. I. P. Always the same no matter where you saw her or how long it had been. Sweet personality.
To the Waters family, Solid Rock Harvest Time Ministries, Elder & Apostle Carter.
Prayers and our sympathy goes out to you. To God be the glory, for the things he has done.
The Delaware Diocese sends our love and support.
My deepest condolences 🙏🙏🙏
Me and my kids are gonna miss you
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Going to Miss you Auntie I love you and pray you, mom, grandma, and Aunt Mae continue to watch over us. Rest up 💜💜.
Loving humble person.praying for the family ❤️❤️.
My sincere condolences. Ophelia will be missed. She was a positive person. Linwood has been in mourning as well.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Sending my condolences to the family, Ophelia was a great person. Always had great conversations when I saw her. Rest in peace lady
MAY THE LORD FOREVER BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL…MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY GO OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY WITH ALL MY HEART FELT LOVE…We certainly shared some good memories….
So sorry to hear of Ophelia’s passing, I remember her fondly from high school. Fun person.
Condolences to her family.
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏽❤️
You were so loved in respected by so many. We had so many convo with are coffee at bus stop. God has his reasons ur in better place.. rest easy.. my heart in prayers to her family.