Babs Johnson Waters

Babs Johnson Waters of Hances Point, Maryland, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2016.

Babs was born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 8th, 1950, daughter of the late Bob and Betty Johnson. She spent her career at Delmarva Power for 30 years as a Senior HR Business Partner.

Babs came to Cecil County, Maryland with her parents from an early age to their family weekend cottage in Bay Boat Works, Hances Point.  She was the ultimate giver and always cared for family and others over herself.  Babs led a very active life with heavy involvement in the North East Cancer Society and Relay for Life. Of most importance to Babs, is her husband, Jim. They met 27 years ago on a blind tennis date.  Jim and Babs enjoyed their time together traveling to the Florida Keys and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Watching competitive tennis, Sunday football and ending the day with a glass of Chardonnay were her favorite past-times.

She is also survived by sister Jo Barrows and husband Ron of Rehoboth Beach, DE; Her children Laurel Ellis and husband Jason, Crystal Starling and friend Jim VanLenten, Bryan Waters, John Waters and partner Laura Campbell; and 5 grandchildren, Liv, Cali, Greyson, Cruse and Evan. Babs is also survived by nephew Brian Barrows and wife, Jenn and their two children, Griffin and Grant.

Special thanks to Seasons Hospice and care-givers Ali Leonard and Von Cole.

Service will be private.  A Celebration of Life will be held this spring per Babs’ request for family and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 S. Main St., North East, MD 21901.