Johnnie Mae Waters

July 5, 1951 - September 13, 2019

Johnnie Mae Wilson Waters, 68, of Midland, NC, died unexpectedly at her home on September 13, 2019. Johnnie was born in Mecklenburg County on July 5, 1951, the daughter of John Samuel and Annie Lee Wilson. She was a lifelong resident of the area and married Phillip Waters. She enjoyed reading and if you knew Johnnie, chances are you also knew about the “secret” bunker stocked with supplies for surviving the next apocalypse. Of course with so many knowing about it, the family wonders why she still called it a secret, but that was Johnnie. With her, what you saw is what you got. And while she enjoyed many things in life, she kept it simple. Most of all, she loved to care for others and was always looking out for the wellbeing of others, even before her own. She was a caregiver to many and her love will be both remembered and missed by many. Johnnie is survived by her husband, Phillip of Midland; two daughters: Phyllis (husband Joe) Keener of Salisbury, NC, and Tammy (husband Scott) Maynard of Midland; and siblings: Frances “Doc” (wife Carol) Wilson of Albermarle, NC, Eddie Wilson of Charlotte, and Mary Ellen Wilson of Midland. Johnnie is further survived by grandchildren: Christopher, Phillip, Toni, Brittany, Jamie and Lacey; as well as numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Sammy and Mitchell. Johnnie’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. Services will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm and at 7:00 pm, all present will gather in the chapel for a service led by Mr. Michael Neddo to celebrate the life, love and blessing of Mrs. Johnnie Mae. After the service, the family will continue to visit until all have had a chance to share their memories and condolences.