Evelyn "Taters" Angie Waters

Evelyn Angie “Taters” Waters, age 69, former Clinton resident, was born March 19, 1956, in Clinton to Thurman and Anola (Blackwolf) Waters, and passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Tulsa, where she had made her home in recent years.

“Taters,” as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was raised in Clinton and attended Clinton Public Schools. She was a member of the Koinonia Indian Mennonite Church in Clinton and, after moving to Tulsa, worshiped with the Indian Baptist Church. Her faith, family, and tribal heritage were guiding foundations throughout her life.

Taters was deeply proud of her Native heritage and lived it daily. She enjoyed creating intricate beadwork and treasured attending traditional Native events such as Powwows, Sun Dances, and other cultural gatherings. She loved being surrounded by her people and traditions, and she never hesitated to lend a hand wherever one was needed. Those who knew her remember her as kind-hearted, humble, dependable, and always willing to help family and community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Anola Waters; her son, Orlando Waters; her brothers, Harvey Montatchi, Waddie Waters, and Rollo Waters; and her sister, Sandra Spottedwolf.

She is survived by her daughter, Selena Waters of Tulsa; her sister, Christina Waters, who made her home with her in Tulsa; nieces, Brenda Brown of El Reno and Ramona Waters Austin of Apache; nephews, Arlan Spottedwolf of Yukon and Christian Spottedwolf of Lawton; cousins, Ramona Welch of Weatherford, Enid Kaye Boles of Portland, Shawn Spottedwolf of Clinton, Anthony Spottedwolf of Oklahoma City and Patrice Spottedwolf of Oklahoma City ; along with a host of grandchildren, extended family members, and friends who will remember her lovingly.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Koinonia Mennonite Church in Clinton, with Dusky Monetatchi officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton Indian Cemetery under the direction of Lee Hometown Funeral Home. A traditional All-Night Wake will be held the evening prior, beginning at 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025, also at the Koinonia Mennonite Church.