Mary Patricia Foulk

Mary Patricia Foulk

Mary Foulk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Askins Cremation Funeral Services on Nov. 20, 2025.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Patricia Foulk, who went home to the Lord on November 9th, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 8th, 1963. Mary lived by her strength, honesty, an unshakeable love for those she held dear. Family was the center of her world, and her home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and care. She found joy in life's simple pleasures, had a keen eye for beauty, and especially loved Christmas, her most favorite time of year, when she filled her home with sparkle, love, and joy.

Mary was preceded in death by parents, James Robert Heater and Mary Francis Gallagher; her brothers, Robert Miles Heater, and John Paul Heater; and her Aunt Patty.

She is survived by her beloved husband, James Foulk; her daughters, Toni Barnes (James), and Virginia Reese; her sisters, Katherine Heater, Heidi Blakeslee, and Nanci Haibach; her grandchildren, Devyn, Hailey, Ty and Mira, and her nieces and nephews, Brandy, Kelly, Sara, Justin, Amber, Jeremy, Brittany, Zachary, Robert and Jennifer.

Mary's strength, humor, and compassion touched every life she encountered. Her faith in God was her guiding light, and her love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, 11/20/25 at 5:00 pm followed by a Celebration of Life until 7:00 pm at the Community United Church of Christ 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." -2 Tomothy 4:7

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