Ruth Ann Foster

I'll always treasure the personal memories of Dr. Foster during my time at Truett. I know I could not have survived Greek without her inspired teaching. But she was much more than just a classroom professor. Whether it was playful disagreement about Kentucky vs. Duke basketball or just the offering of a listening ear to students complaining about the difficulties of youth ministry, Dr. Foster fully embodied the spirit of Truett. She will be missed!

You were a wonderful Christian, a wonderful person, and a wonderful friend. Our loss is heaven's gain.

Dr. Foster was so great to be with because she was so real. From the smallest textual matter to more practical ministry matters, she brought a fresh look and down-to-earth mentality to it all. I never worked harder on an exegesis than for her, and I never got as much out of any other that I've written. She was a good friend and confidant. She is loved and will be missed.

Dr. Foster was the first faculty member I met when I walked into Truett Seminary in July 1994. She gave it her own personal touch of kind intelligence and compassion, yet with underlying humor. I shall always remember that she and Dr. Conyers invited me to lunch with them --- the same day he had learned of his illness. I continue to cherish her life with deep, heartfelt gratitude.

Ruth Ann and I spent many Sunday afternoons together. Growing up in Ashland, she and I attended Central Baptist Church. As a teenager, I was privileged to spend time in her home, with her mother Alice and her father Todd.

Ruth Ann has achieved many things in her short life, none so great as her reward in heaven. You will be missed.

"Well done, Ruth Ann, my good and faithful servant!" I am so thankful for your friendship and love during your time at Manor. I will sure miss you and look forward to worshiping with you once again!

Dr. Foster was a great teacher and a wonderful person. Her class on the Gospel of John was probably my most fun class in all of my education. I will never forget her for her impact on my development.

My prayers and thoughs go out to her friends and family.

Matt and Alida Barnes

Dr. Foster was truly an inspiration. A teacher whose genuine interest was the spiritual and intellectual growth of her students. She went to extraordinary lengths to give everyone his or her own greatest opportunities.

Ruth Ann was our youth leader in the 1970's. We had so much fun with her. I will never forget the sleepovers at her parents house. She was always afraid to go to sleep, afraid of what we would do to her. Her Father was wonderful, and as many of you in Texas know, her Mother is too. I remember Alice makes a great lasagna! Ruth Ann taught us so much. She was a great leader, and was able to accomplish so much for the youth at a time when our church thought the youth pretty much should be seen,...