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Doris Foster Obituary

Doris Drewry Foster, 81, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2010.

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June 3, 2010

Diane and family, I was sadden to here about the passing of you mom,you and your family took such good care of her and i know she was thankful to have such a wounderful family,you are in my thoughts and prayers,i'll see you soon
cathy campbell

June 3, 2010

Sorry to here about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this sad time. Randy & Diana Rusk Savannah, GA.

David & Tina Coble

June 3, 2010

Dearest Diane, Kenny and Bobby,
We were so sorry to hear of your mother's/grandmother's passing. Please know that you all will be in our hearts and prayers as you go through this sad time. As always, if you need anything even if only an ear, we are here for you.
We love you all,
David and Tina Coble

James Ferguson

June 2, 2010

On behalf of my fellow drivers at Wilson Trucking Corporation, let me offer our sincere condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time in your lives.

Pamela Dodgion

June 2, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

JoAnn Holmes

June 2, 2010

I wanted to offer my sympathy to you in the passing of your Mother and Grandmother,I worked with Doris at Revco and you can imagine she kept us laughing.You will surely miss your mom.Each can be comforted by each other but most of all by the promise from God's word" he shall wipe every tear from their eyes, no more mourning, no more crying ,death be no more".Revelation 21:4 Again my condolences to all the family.

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