Virginia Victoria S. Foster

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Virginia Foster Obituary

HAMPTON - Hampton - Virginia Victoria S. Foster, 95, peacefully departed this life on September 1, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was born January 25, 1919 to the late Thomas Oleus Savage and Victoria Mitchell Savage in Elizabeth City County, Virginia. Virginia was united in Holy Matrimony to Lyclus Foster on August 22, 1936 in Hampton, Virginia. They had a special bond and were married for seventy-four years. To this union were born three children: James, Ellsworth, and Barbara. Virginia Foster spent many years in the laundry business as a presser until she was approached by a local scrap iron and metal company owner to be their secretary. She worked in the scrap iron business until her retirement. Mrs. Foster worked tirelessly for the Lord at the Gospel Spreading Church of God and faithfully taught Sunday School for over 50 years. She was greatly loved as wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition, she was the matriarch of her family and a much loved church mother.She is preceded in death by her husband Lyclus Foster; sons James and Ellsworth Foster; son-in-law Samuel Taylor; and sisters Elizabeth S. Coles, Mable S. Thomas, Dorothy S. Thomas, and Geneva S. Eikner.Virginia is now survived by her daughter Barbara F. Taylor; a special niece Vondell Mayo (Richard); her youngest sister Rosa Savage Brannum; three granddaughters, Lydia E. Taylor, Cheryl T. Kelley (Mark), and Joan T. Wright (Kenneth II); five great-grandchildren, Christopher and Martin Kelley, Virginia, Kendyl and Keanna Wright; and a host of nieces, nephews , and cousins.A viewing will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2014 between the hours of 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at C.C. Carter Funeral Home. A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 15, 2014 at Gospel Spreading Church of God, 20th Street and Jefferson Avenue by Elder James Johnson. Mrs. Foster's body will be in the church two hours early on Monday for viewing. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of C. C. Carter Funeral Home, 3314 Roanoke Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. Special thanks to St. Francis Nursing Home for the great care they gave our mother and grandmother during her brief stay.

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Published by Daily Press from Sep. 6 to Sep. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Foster

9 Entries

Veronda Deloatch

September 18, 2014

I recently heard of Mrs. Foster's passing. What a wonderful lady she was with a warm loving spirit and a smile that was so beautiful. May God continue to bring all her family comfort and peace.

Vince Kelly

September 17, 2014

Mr. and Mrs. Foster moved across the street from us when I was five years old and we were blessed to have such wonderful neighbors. Mrs. Foster treated my brother and I like her own children and we loved spending time with her. She's always greeted us with a loving smile and her gracious countenance made it clear that The Lord was with her. I am thankful that I was able to see her and Mr. Foster again a number of times over the years and I pray that The Lord will give you peace as you grieve her loss and joy as you contemplate her glorious reunion with her Heavenly Father.

September 15, 2014

We send our condolences for your loss of your mother. I have heard countless story of her beautiful spirit and life work for The Most High. God's Peace and Blessings during your time of bereavement.
Monique Taylor & Donovan

Rosemary (Kelly) Voglewede

September 13, 2014

My family lived across the street when Mrs. Foster moved to 22nd Street. We had a large family and my youngest brother, Vincent, just loved to visit Mrs. Foster. One day we looked for Vinny everywhere and couldn't find him for hours. We finally realized that he had gone over to his favorite place, Mrs. Foster's house, and sure enough, that's where we found him. Mrs. Foster was a great lady and a wonderful friend to our family. I know that she will be missed by her loved ones, friends and neighbors.

Thomas Kelly

September 12, 2014

I was 7 years old and grew up across the street from Mrs. Foster. She was always so very kind to me and my Irish Catholic family on 22nd street in Newport News. I feel very lucky to have known a true Saint like Mrs. Foster.

God Bless her and her family.

Amy McCoy

September 12, 2014

Prayers are with you and the family.

Amy Haynes McCoy

September 12, 2014

What a great woman of God. Always with a sweet spirit, kind heart and very personalable with a gigantic smile. May God continue to Bless you Barbara and may you always remember her, the mother and person she was; to the grandchildren, remember her for the love and example she set.

Jackie/Family Jones

September 6, 2014

Sis Barbara I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sister Foster was so loved and taught so many. May God comfort your family during this difficult time in your lives, she went to the Beautiful Garden of Prayer where Jesus was waiting for her. Our heartfelt condolence to your family & remember,"tears are a language God understands"! Memories are God given gifts that death can't take away! God Love and comfort you all.

E Griffin

September 6, 2014

So Sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

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