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Flora Foster Obituary

FOSTER Flora M. Foster, born May 22, 1913. Resident of Columbus for 72 years. Passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008, at her son's home in Springfield, OH. Born in Coalwood, WV, to John and Flora (Few) Hairston. Attended Bluefield State Teacher's College, WV, and Columbia University, NY. Moved to Columbus where she met and married Newton M. Foster (deceased). Life long member of Asbury United Methodist Church North, where she sang in the choir until age 92. Served in many lay member positions and other religious groups. Active member of the Columbus Chapter of the Bluefield State Alumni Association. Had a huge passion for living, laughing, and always giving back to her church and community. Enjoyed traveling, sewing, and spending time with friends and family. Preceded in death by her husband Newton M., son John E., her parents, 1 brother and 4 sisters. Survivors include her son, Newton W. (Inez) Foster, Springfield, OH; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; host of nephews, nieces, and cousins. Homegoing Service 11 a.m. Monday, February 11, 2008, Asbury United Methodist Church North, 1586 Clifton Ave. Pastor Gregory Henderson, Officiating. Family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, OH. Professional Services entrusted to the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, (614) 253-7944. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 9, 2008.

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Ruth Stone

February 13, 2008

How sorry I am for your loss but how happy Heaven must be. My prayers are with you.

Mary Fraley

February 11, 2008

May God bless you in this time or sorrow. You are in my prayers!!

Hulanda Stacy

February 11, 2008

To the Family of Mrs. Flora Foster, you are in my heart and prayers...my parents (Carlton & Mary Fraley) were friends with Mrs. Foster and it seems I have known her my entire life. The United Methodist Church has lost a faithful and dedicated member.

Robert Thompson

February 11, 2008

I remember Flora Mae coming to visit our family and my mother, Lillian Thompson, when I was a child. She had a wonderful smile and laugh that filled the house with joy and love. Whenever I saw her she had the same smile that would light up a room. I know that she is in heaven, sharing that same joy there that she shared with us here on earth.

Shelia Smith

February 11, 2008

Love and will miss you Ms. Flora Mae.

Carolyn Pruitt

February 11, 2008

May God bless and comfort you in the loss of Ms Flora. She will be greatly missed.

Carolyn Bell Pruitt
Daughter of the late
Elizabeth Bell

Carol Richmond-Burford

February 10, 2008

The Richmond family sends their condolences in the passing of Mrs. Flora Foster. We remember all the good times growing up on the west side. She was a very special person.

Christina & Lauren Jenkins- Gillum

February 10, 2008

Mrs. Foster will be missed terribly she was a very sweet yet strong woman I think she did more the last few years she was in Columbus than most of us have done in a lifetime

carol & marty

February 10, 2008

Mrs. Foster was a great person and a great neighbor I've known her many years and she will be deeply missed

Pauline Edwards

February 9, 2008

May you always feel your loved one near in every treasured memory.
Sincere Condolences.
I visited her when she lived in the
Franklinton community.

Mary Hamilton

February 9, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cheryl Garrett

February 9, 2008

Your family has my deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. In life she was one of my mothers best friends from childhool. I know they both are celebrating in heaven.

Marilyn Zimmerman

February 9, 2008

Flora "Aunt Flo" Foster became a part of our family when she moved to "Flytown" 72 years ago. Thank you for always being there.
Much love to Newt and Inez.

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