On December 12, 2007, VERNA MAE WATERS (nee Carter); devoted mother of Tonia Waters; beloved grandmother of Ryan and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Beverly D. Cromartie Funeral Service, 2700 Edmondson Avenue on Sunday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Family will receive friends on Monday, at The Morning Star Baptist Church of Christ, 1063 W. Fayette St., from 11:30 to 12 noon with Funeral Services to follow.