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Tara found great joy in preparing meals for her family, sharing love through every dish. A proud graduate of Chattooga High School's Class of 1988, she later spent time studying at Jacksonville State University.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Melvin Lovett Foster, Sr. and Ann Maria Martin; her uncle, Bobby Gene Martin; and her dear friend, Brad Montgomery.
Tara leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience through her children: Kyara Matthews, Taj Smith, Darrikus Smith, and CJ Matthews. She is alson survived by her sisters, Chapitre Marsh, Sheral Marsh, and Kippi Foster; her brothers, Tracy Hines and Melvin Foster, Jr.; and her beloved dogs, Teddy and Sadie.
Her memory will live on in the hearts of countless nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and all who were touched by her her kindness and grace.
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Kallee vanpelt
July 9, 2025
Love u Aunt Tara ...love kallee
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