Ann Miller Waters

Ann Marie Miller Waters, age 80, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her Gloucester home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 9, 1945, in Middlesex County, Va., to Archie Lee Miller and Agnes Brown Miller, she married Rudy Waters on June 19, 1965. In 1969, the couple settled in Gloucester County and raised two wonderful sons.

 She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping, Va., her childhood church. Ann was a pillar of service in her Gloucester County community, devoting over 50 years as a Sunday School teacher and church pianist nurturing spiritual growth with unwavering commitment. Beyond her church, she enriched lives as a Red Cross swim instructor, teaching essential swimming skills, and as an election officer, upholding civic duty with integrity. Ann shared her passion for music, teaching piano lessons for over two decades. A master gardener, she transformed the family homestead with breathtaking gardens, showcasing her passion for cultivating beauty and growth. Her vibrant landscapes remain a cherished legacy for her family. For 42 years, Ann and Rudy hosted the annual Brown-Miller July 4th reunion, welcoming extended family to the Waters homestead. 

She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, A.L. Miller, Jr., and her sister, Shirley Miller Apsley. She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Rudolph “Rudy” Waters; her son William “Billy” V. Waters, his wife Cathe, and their son Andrew of Virginia Beach; her son Robert “Bobby” A. Waters, and his wife, Nicole and their daughters Lorelei and Eliana of Williamsburg; her sister, Catherine Ferree of Syringa, VA; and a number of wonderful nieces and nephews.

 A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church with burial in the Harmony Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Flowers may be sent Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation service, Saluda, Va.