Rosa Lee Waters Obituary

Osa Lee Hardin Waters, age 85 of Spartanburg, South Carolina and a former resident of Rutherford County, died Monday, March 3, 2025, at White Oak Estates in Spartanburg.

She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Julius and Viola Hardin. A lifelong Baptist, she was a former caregiver caring for patients in their homes. She also enjoyed crocheting and crafting.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Clyde Waters, and children, Rose Dale Curtis, Ricky Curtis, and Tim Waters.

Survivors include her sons, Jimmy Curtis (Debra) of Forest City, Randy Curtis (Kathy) of Forest City, her daughters, Luann Curtis Talbert (Robert) of Spindale, Cindy Curtis Toms of Rutherfordton, and Lisa Waters Ayers of Lancaster, South Carolina. There are also 23 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.