Glenda Faye (Ivy) Watters

Glenda Faye (Ivy) Watters passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 73. Glenda Faye (Ivy) Watters was born on November 9, 1946, in New Albany, MS, to the union of Wade Ivy Sr. and Allie Louise Ivy. She was the fifth child of this union. Glenda was oriented to the Christian life early on at home, and she attended church at Watson Grove Baptist Church in New Albany, MS. Prior to passing, she enjoyed attending church services at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA. After graduating with honors from B. F. Ford High School in New Albany, MS in 1965, she received a bachelor’s degree from Rust College in Holly Springs, MS, with a major in English in 1969. Later that fall, Glenda began her teaching career at Patton Lane High School in Batesville, MS. After one year there due to integration, she taught English at South Panola High School in Batesville. She later married Edward Lee Watters and moved to New Orleans, LA. To that union, two sons were born: Shannon Levar Watters and Sean Ledell Watters. As a wife and mother, she continued her career as an English teacher at Slidell High School in Slidell, LA. She passed on her wealth of knowledge to thousands of students over the years, even teaching long enough to watch former students come back as parents of students she was currently teaching. She continued her teaching career at Slidell High School until her retirement in the Fall of 2007. Glenda was a sweet and selfless person. Everything she did on earth was to make sure her two boys were taken care of. No matter the sacrifice, she always made sure that her sons wanted for nothing and had the best lives possible. Glenda selflessly saved and put her own needs and wants to the side just to make sure Shannon and Sean were taken care of. Glenda was truly the definition of a mother to no end. Family members that preceded Glenda in death are her parents, Wade Ivy Sr. and Allie Louise Ivy of New Albany, MS; her loving son, Shannon Watters of New Orleans, LA and her two sisters, Charlotte Foote of New Albany, MS and Allie Joyce Campbell of Milwaukee, WI. Glenda leaves these to celebrate her life and cherish her memories: her son, Sean Ledell Watters of New Orleans, LA; her sister, Anita Wilcher of New Albany, MS; her older brother, Wade (Hazel) Ivy Jr. of New Albany, MS; her younger brother, Harrol (Ruth) Ivy of Baldwyn, MS; many nieces and nephews, cousins, and loving friends. “For weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5b Due to COVID-19, the Funeral Service is private. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue.