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Stephanie Dionne Waters Carvin

Passed 01/29/2023

Obituary For Stephanie Dionne Waters Carvin

Stephanie Dionne Waters Carvin, age 48, of Knoxville, peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

She was a 1993 graduate of Austin-East High School. She was a lifelong member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Stephanie worked for Knoxville Area Transit for 8 years.

Stephanie is preceded in death by her beloved father, Maurice K. Waters, mother, Nancy Henry Waters, grandparents, James K. Waters and Guy and Ruby Henry, great-grandparents, John and Jane Black; uncles, Fredrick and James K. Waters, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted children, D’Von and JaMyra Carvin, and Jayla Sanders; loving mother, Jacqueline Waters; grandmother, Helen Waters; brothers, Jermaine Waters, Steven and Juan (Andrea) Robinson; sister, Kimberly (Wesley) Coward; nieces and nephews, Taylor Atwater, Jerron and Jordon Waters, Elijah and Nikolby Davis, Kuwade and Kuest Robinson, D’Juance and Jaya Robinson; great-nieces and great-nephews, Talik, Milani and Elijah, Jr.; uncles, Anthony Waters, Melvin (Michelle) Waters, Woodrow (Viola) Wilson and Millard Henry; aunts, Kimberly Bailey, Marquetta Waters, Nanette Scruggs, Ethel (Robert) Avery, Lula Rogers, and Jeanette Henry; devoted cousin/sister, Sharonne Underwood; devoted friend/brother, Jarrett Bush; devoted friends LaKeisha Smith, Pandora Jackson, Komma Hinch, and Robin Smith; god-grandson, Kaisyn Kpana; beloved dog MiMi, grand-dog D’usse; several other family members and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 12 noon, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 Cecil Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917, Elder Joe B. Maddox, Pastor, Elder Alfred Blount is rendering the words of comfort. The final resting place will be at the Berry Highland South Cemetery immediately following the service.

A white dove release will conclude.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family.


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Legacies Of The P.I.N.K Pearl sent Rose Garden Heart for Stephanie Dionne Waters Carvin - February 02, 2023

As always we are here and praying for you sis. We love you! - Legacies Of The P.I.N.K Pearl

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My 🙏🏽 go to the family most of all your children 🙏🏽🕊!! You will be missed!!

So sad to hear this, Sending my Sincere condolences to the Waters family, She was a sweet soul gone too soon. Praying for the family and friends.

From The Charlyn (Odom) Watkins and family

RIP MY SISTER.You will truly be missed. Love your Big Brother. James A.GriffinIII

My Deepest Condolences To The Water Family, May God Continue To Comfort You'll At This Difficult Time. Yours Truly, Murphy-Taylor-Bone Family

My heart goes out to ur family & ur babies. Everytime our paths crossed u would flash that lil baby smile🥰 and ask, "how ur babies doing? 🥰" Then u would smile and fuss at me everytime I told u I don't like my kids☺️ Rest easy🌺❤️‍🩹 Mont aka Lil Twin🫶

May God's peace confort you. Rest in peace my friend. Anita Rose Gray

Jamesena West-Hardin &Family

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 23:1‭-‬4 NKJV

My deepest heartfelt sympathy and may the PEACE of GOD that surpasses ALL understanding bring comfort to ALL now and forever. Treasure the memories of your Love Ones in your Hearts ❤️ forever. Continual prayers 🙏 for ALL. R.I.H with JESUS, Stephanie. Missed, but NEVER Forgotten!

I was so sorry to hear of Stephanie's passing. She was always one of my favorite students and her smile could light up any room. May time heal the family's heart and leave the happy memories. Adam Brown, president of TN School of Beauty.

Stephanie you will be truly missed with your wit and beautiful smile but you are sharing that beautiful voice with the angels in heaven my deepest condolences to her children and family 🙏🙏🙏

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Stephanie

GOD so loved the world that HE gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life John 2:16 We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. Geraline Grimes Scott . Virginia Taylor, Maosa (Will) Moore, James (Faye) Grimes & Families

love Vincent and Candy Burris

Stephanie you will be truly missed by all. I will always remember your smile that would greet me whenever I attended New Hope with my mom. My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Rest in heaven beautiful angel.

My prayers goes out to the family . Ms . Stephanie you will truly be missed. Thanks for the love you showed for Shaniya (shiny) in you voices. I could never forget you said girl you put so much Vaseline on her she slipped out my arms lol ... so shiny is what you named her. We love you heaven truly gain in Angel.

Jayla, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family during this difficult time.

Lori, Jill, Jo Anne, Julie and Thomas

Jayla, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family during this difficult time.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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