Lillia Elizabeth "Beth" Watford Waters, age 74, of Screven, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

A long-time native of both Long and Wayne County, Beth was of the Baptist faith. She attended Camden County High School and was a graduate of Armstrong State University obtaining her degree in Dental Hygiene. She spent many years working as a hygienist, a career she truly enjoyed.

After her retirement, Beth generously devoted her time to the Wayne Service Center. She also discovered a love for the arts, especially painting and creating stained glass. She delighted in sharing her creative talents with friends and neighbors throughout Wayne County. Photography was another favorite pastime, allowing her to capture beautiful pictures of nature as well as countless images of her beloved grandchildren.

Beth's love of nature led to her involvement in numerous community organizations, including serving on the Board of the Satilla Riverkeepers, along with several other local groups dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Watford, Jr. and Betty Russell; her brothers, Tom and Bobby Watford; and her former husband, Gene Roach.

Survivors include her husband, Derby Waters of Screven; her daughter, Kelsi Wildes of Port Wentworth; her son, Cliff (Emily) Wildes of Statesboro; sisters, Janet Watford and Dedi (Jack) Bailey of Ludowici, and Misty Watford Day of Jesup; brothers, Billy (Laura) Watford of Jesup and John (Sherry) Watford of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and her cherished grandchildren, Julianne Smith, Ashton Nolen, Ford Wildes, Wynn Wildes, and Jon Joseph Douglas; step-mother, Sandra Watford and sister-in-law, Ruby Watford.

Visitation will be 4 to 5 PM Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Rinehart Funeral Home.

Memorials are requested to Satilla River Keepers, P.O. Box 817, Nahunta, GA 31553.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.