Margaret Foster Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - Margaret Becker Foster, 86, passed away on Nov. 3, 2009, at Williamsburg Sentara Hospital.
She was born Aug. 22, 1923. in Warwick County to Charles Otto Becker and Sarah Jane Burnham. Margaret attended Hilton Elementary School, Warwick High School and graduated from Hampton High School with the Class of 1941. Margaret worked as a secretary for N.A.C.A. from 1941 to 1942. Raymond Edell Foster Jr., and Margaret were married on Feb. 14, 1943.
She is survived by their five sons, Robert D. Foster, Raymond E. Foster III, William A. Foster, David O. Foster and Stephen L. Foster; and eight grandchildren, Susan Foster Silvus, Tracy A. Foster, Margaret Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Raymond Foster IV, Jacob Foster, Otto Foster, and William Foster; seven great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as many nieces and nephews.
Margaret and Raymond owned and operated the Dari Freeze of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News from 1957-1977 and The Cream Scene in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., from 1972-1975. She enjoyed swimming, fishing, crabbing on the James River and she loved most the beach at Nags Head, N.C. Margaret enjoyed dancing and tennis throughout her life.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A funeral mass will be held Friday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel at Richmond Rd. and Harrison Ave., Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd. Ste A102, Newport News, VA 23606, Attn: Williamsburg Unit.
She was much loved and will be missed by her family and many friends. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Foster

14 Entries

November 8, 2009

Dear Ray and family, Bob and I were saddened by Margaret:s passing. We were out of town,but hope to see you this week.We all had some great times together traveling, playing poker, going to the beach and just enjoying life. Some of our happiest memories are of our special times together. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Bob and Peggy

November 8, 2009

Ray and family, We would like to express our deepest sympathy. We have wonderful memories of Margaret and our
days of "old", the Dari-Freeze and the
White Hall Club. We regret not being able to be there in person to share these memories with you and the boys.
Sam and Margaret saw to much of each other during their treatments and hospital visits. But, I am glad they
were able to share in those hugs. Know
that you are in our prayers.

Love, Sam and Ann Trapani

November 6, 2009

Dear Ray, my condolences on your loss. My wife passed away a little over a year ago, so I know what you are experiencing. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Darrell Brackin

Courtney Wilson

November 6, 2009

Bob, and the entire Foster family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With sincere sympathy...
Love, Courtney, J.R., and Colter

Jeanie Burnett

November 6, 2009

My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time. I know your Mom will be missed by all who knew her. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed bowling with her and doing her hair.

Tessa Foster

November 6, 2009

Uncle Bill,Bob,Ray,William,David, Steve and families, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary McNeely-Roketenetz

November 6, 2009

Susan, Tracy and Bob

Please know my sorrow for your loss and that you're in my prayers. May you find peace and strength with each passing day.

Carrie Wilson

November 5, 2009

Foster family, I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Carrie and Ellyana

Terry Gearhart

November 5, 2009

Dave,

Your Terry Peterson family is behind you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Terry

jesse harsley

November 5, 2009

Dear family, please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of Margaret. She was a loving mother and wife and we know she will be missed. Jesse and I think the world of Ray and Margaret, and Jesse has often spoke of them both, as his second parents. God bless you Ray and, family our prayers are with you. Jesse and Tina Harsley.

Kurt & Lori Carlson

November 5, 2009

Bob, Susan and Tracy, your family is in our prayers. We know Maggie will be missed!

Mary Moore

November 5, 2009

Dear Uncle Bill, Bob, Ray, Bill, David, Stephen and families,

I wanted to share with you my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Aunt Margaret was a very special lady and I know she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers our with each and every one of you.
With much Love, Mary Bennet Foster Moore

Peggy Mills

November 5, 2009

Ray I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.

November 5, 2009

Margaret was a joy and inspiration to all.
Love,
Edie & Joe Meyers

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