Ilene Waters

Ilene Lucille Waters, 83 of Kokomo died Monday July 20, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent in Kokomo. She was born on January 30, 1943 in Moss, Tennessee to Hubard and Ida Mae Gibson.

Ilene retired from Delco where she worked many years in the assembly of the radio products. She was a member of the Christian Heritage Church in Kokomo where she was pleased to be deeply involved with the bible study. Her love of cooking shone brightly when she would bring her chicken and noodles to the weekly gathering. She enjoyed friendship with many, especially having time for dinner out at restaurants. Often Ilene could be found shopping and getting bargains at a thrift shop. During the basketball season, the Pacers were front and center as she rooted for the home team. Mostly, Ilene was a family person, proud of her children, grandchildren and great grands.

Survivors include her children; Brent Gibson and wife Michelle, and Robert Sallee. Grandchildren include Brenna Woodall, Michela Cornelius, Billy Henderson, Britney Henderson and Bailey Sallee. Her great-grandchildren are Ezra Cornelius, and Lucas and Logan Henderson. Her sister Judy Watson and husband Jim and a sister-in-law Shirley Gibson.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Henderson and son-in-law Mike Henderson and siblings Katherine Edwards and husband John, David Gibson, Mitchell Gibson and wife Ann, and Billy Goodnight.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday July 27 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Devin Cole presiding. Visitation will also be on Monday from 11:00A.M. until service time at the funeral home.

Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Waters’ family. Please leave online condolences for them on Ilene’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.

Memorial donations may be made to: Christian Heritage Church Summer Camp Program 3007 E Carter St, Kokomo, IN 46901.