Essie Foskey

Essie C. Foskey NORFOLK - Essie C. Foskey, 82, departed for her heavenly home Dec. 2, 2008. Essie was born Nov. 29, 1926, in Martin County, North Carolina. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James L. Foskey and a son, Linwood E. Foskey. She was the daughter of the late Yancy and Addie Lou Council. She is survived by her son, Lonzie "LJ" Foskey of Jacksonville, N.C., (Annette); two daughters, Deloris A. Stern of France and Receater Foskey Harris of Virginia Beach (Patrick); three brothers, Pete and Walter Council of New Haven, Conn., and Clayton Council of Greenville, N.C.; and a sister, Louise Moore of New Haven. Nine other siblings predeceased her. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Gracie Crandle; and a host of other relatives and friends. Essie was a faithful member of First Calvary Baptist Church for 19 years where she was an active member of Usher Board No. 1. She was a great philanthropist, always giving of her time and resources, visiting the sick and shut-in and imparting hope into many lives. Her sense of humor brought joy and laughter to all. A visitation and viewing of the body will be held Sunday in Hale Funeral Home from noon to 8 p.m. The homegoing will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in First Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk with the interment following in Roosevelt Memorial, Chesapeake. www.halefuneralhome.com.