Barbara L. Waterman, 82, of Charlottesville, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born February 21, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Calzia) Grant. On July 28, 1961, Barbara married Robert L. Waterman, and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2016.
Barbara is survived by her sons, John Waterman and wife, Becky, of Shelbyville, Joe Waterman and wife, Marsha, Jay Waterman and wife, Tammy, Jeff Waterman and Jim Waterman, all of Carthage; brothers, Jack Grant and wife, Patricia, Tom Grant and wife, Jodie, Richard Grant and wife, Gerri, Eddie Grant, all of Indianapolis, and Joe Grant and wife, Lynda, of Beech Grove; grandchildren, Josh, Justin, Elli, Jared, Abby, Krissy and Dani; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Evelyn and Harrison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to Robert, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donnie Grant; granddaughter, Heather Waterman Huneycutt; and great-grandson, Jensen Waterman.
In 1960, Barbara graduated from Manual High School in Indianapolis.
She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Greenfield.
Barbara worked as a meat wrapper at Kroger, retiring after 20 years of service.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting and making clothes for newborns in need. Barbara also enjoyed tole painting, making doll clothes and crafting. She collected dolls, teddy bears and Raggedy Ann and Andy’s.
Graveside services will be observed at Hanover Cemetery in Shelby County.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North Street in Morristown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heather Waterman Huneycutt Memorial Scholarship Fund, at North Carolina, Veterinary Medical Foundation, 1060 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607 or online at www.cvm.ncsu.edu or the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
Online condolences may be shared with Barbara’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
