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Virginia Foskey Obituary
Newark, DE - Virginia Lucille Foskey, age 61, of Newark, DE, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. Born in Wilmington, DE, on June 4, 1957, she was the daughter of Lounette Evans Hughes, Wilmington, DE, and the late Theodore Hughes.
Mrs. Foskey was a retired school bus driver in New Castle County. She had been a driver for Davis Bus Company and retired from the Christina School District. She was devoted to her family and loved taking care of children.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband of 27 years, Christopher Foskey; son, Brian Foskey, Bear, DE; grandson, Kyle Foskey; siblings, Beverly Miko, Wilmington, DE, Charles Thomas Butler, North Carolina, George Hughes, Maryland, and Charles Hughes, Delaware; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, Mrs. Foskey was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Hughes.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home at the above address.
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Lexi Watson
February 12, 2019
Brian I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My prayers and sympathies go out to you and rest of your family. May she rest in peace!
Mike Doyle
February 12, 2019
Uncle Chris and family. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The Doyle's
Lynne Laino
February 11, 2019
Chris, Brian And Mrs. Hughes, I was shocked and saddened to learn of Ginny's passing. So many school memories with Barb and Glenda at Krebs. I remember her getting that brand new baby blue Duster for her 16th birthday. She was such a good person.
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