Name: Viewing for Myrna Faye Foster
Start: 2016-05-18T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-18T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors

Myrna Faye Foster

Fairfax, VA

Myrna Faye Foster departed this life on May 12, 2016 in Fairfax, Virginia, where she had lived and worked for the past 26 years. Myrna was born on April 24, 1962 in Malden, Massachusetts. In 1973, her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee and she was enrolled in University School of Nashville and graduated in 1980. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia; her Master of Science degree from Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee; and her teacher's certification from Trevecca Nazarene University, also in Nashville, Tennessee.In 1989, she accepted a position as a middle school science teacher at the Cooper Middle School in McLean, Virginia, where she resided until her passing. Myrna leaves behind her mother, St. Clair Anderson Foster; father Henry W. Foster; brother Wendell Foster; sister-in-law Ann Prather Foster; niece Claire Elizabeth Foster; nephew, Kevin Henry Foster; first cousins Cecilia and Fredrick Chambers Kent, Ohio; Samuel Bland, Hackensack, New Jersey; Christine Moore, Atlanta, Georgia; Carlton Bland, Dallas, Texas and numerous other friends and relatives. Public viewing Wed. May 18, 2016, 2-6pm at Lewis & Wright F.H. Her Celebration of Life will be 11AM-12Noon with services to follow on Thursday May 19, 2016 at First Baptist Church Capitol Hill, 625 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, Dr. Kelly Smith, Jr. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Spelman College, Division of Institutional Advancement, 350 Spelman Lane, Box 1303 Atlanta, GA 30314-4399 or Online: www.spelman.edu. Services entrusted to Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors (615) 255-2371.

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Published by Tennessean on May 17, 2016.

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Pam Thompson

May 7, 2024

Just keeping the memories alive of my USN student. You were such a joy to know as a student and an individual. I was so very proud when I learned that you were going into education. It just warmed my heart and soul. While I miss you, I still remember that gorgeous smile and tenacious spirit for learning that you had. I love you. Ms. Thompson, Teacher at USN, 1975 - 2007

Peggy Harris Murrieta

May 9, 2022

Today we remember your life and celebrate all the wonderful memories we have of you that will always stay in our hearts. Because you were just a amazing person so full of life.

Pam Thompson

September 17, 2017

Hello, Dr. Foster, Mrs. Foster, Wendell and Family. This is Pam Thompson, Myrna's former lower school Phys. Ed. & swimming Teacher at USN. I am just learning of her passing and am devastated and heart broken! I remember Myrna as a happy, cooperative and friendly little girl. Myrna always had a beautiful smile and was willing to go that extra "mile" to do her personal best. I also remember being very proud when I learned that Myrna was interested in being in going into education and wanting to be a "Teacher". I can tell that Myrna was an outstanding educator by the testimonials of the posts by her colleagues, parents and students! I am so sorry I wasn't in Nashville to properly celebrate her Home Going. My sympathy, love and continued prayers will always be with your family. 9.18.17

June 5, 2016

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace.
Amen.

Bernard Gross

May 23, 2016

Dear Dr. & Mrs. Foster and Family,

My name is Bernard Gross. I had the privilege of working with Myrna as principal from 1990 to 2001.

From the very first time I met Myrna, I knew she loved her students, her profession of teaching science and everyone else with whom she worked.
Her passing was a great shock to me.

I came to know that the Myrna that I saw every day was the real Myrnano pretentiousnessa gentle person, always respectful of everyone, vibrant in life, extremely kind in her words and reactions to other people, always gave the other person the benefit of the doubt no matter how challenging the situation, diligent in all she did including her lesson plans and doing preps for lab classes.

She noticed everything around her, was very observant, always had valuable insights about events in the school and, if asked, would share them in a straightforward, but gentle manner.
I know that Myrna's traits and character come from parents and family who share the same values. The qualities that Myrna possessed were instilled by you over the years. In the midst of this sad occasion, I hope this is some comfort to you.

I have some sense of your loss because just a few years back I lost my son, a soldier for 21 years. One does not get over the loss of a child.

It's the memories of a child's character that remain; it's their legacy. It's also the knowledge that you did your best as parents to instill a sense of purpose, character, and love that led a daughter like Myrna to touch the lives of so many students, colleagues and friends.

Our condolences to you and your family.

Bernard and Lynda Gross
Principal, Cooper Middle School, 1990-2001

Kathleen Foley

May 23, 2016

My son, Jay, was a current student in her Science 8 class and my daughter had her a few years back. It is the only class my son had an "A" in and my daughter has gone on to take advanced Chemistry and Physics in high school so she can pursue a science degree in college.

The Science 8 students were just getting ready to present their Rube Goldberg inventions and I'm saddened that she will not be able to see the smiles on their faces as they explain what they have built. It was a wonderful way to get kids to understand the flow of energy and got my son jazzed as he tested and retested his contraption.

Her smile and positive encouragement created a loving environment that allowed all kids to blossom and find the joy in science.

My family was blessed to have had her as a teacher. She will not be forgotten.

Cheri Henderson

May 22, 2016

Dr. Foster: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time. My deepest sympathy!

May 22, 2016

Myna will be sorely missed. She was a caring teacher, very student oriented, and it was evident to all that she loved teaching. Always with a smile, I have fond memories of her going back and forth classrooms in the science hall, working with her students as they were taking data for the CO2 car races in the hall! Each year she would always lend me her lab coat for a class simulation I did. I so enjoyed hearing about her travel adventures with Nadine Wright! God called her home and I can envision Him saying to her "job well done, my faithful servant."

My sincerest condolences to the Foster family.

Sincerely,
Roberta Ricci, Cooper Teacher Alumni

Kenneth Grant

May 19, 2016

I was privileged to know Myrna through my sister, who taught with her at Cooper. She was more like a member of our family. The wonderful legacy she leaves will, I hope, in time soften the pain.

May 19, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Thelma Wyatt

May 18, 2016

To Dr. Foster,Sandy and Wendell, you have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Myrna Faye. We remember her as the energetic child growing up across the street in Tuskegee.

The Wyatt's

George Hill

May 18, 2016

May God offer strength and comfort to the Foster family. May Myrna rest in His loving arms.

Carol Lemeh, M.D.

May 18, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Foster family for the loss of your beloved daughter and sister. May God bless you and keep you in His peace and comfort you all forever.

Dr. Carol Lemeh
Spelman college class of 1985

Peggy Harris

May 18, 2016

" May God give your family strength to bear the lost of dear Myrna. I am truly saddened with the loss of her. I just want to let you know that all my sympathy and support is with you. I have worked with her for over 18years and she was just a breath of fresh air.
Sincerely,
Peggy Harris

Therese Call

May 18, 2016

Mryna's light continues to shine!

Therese Call

May 18, 2016

Myrna was a strong yet gentle soul with a warmth and spirit that shined through to reach everyone who knew her. There was a special manner that she was blessed with that allowed her to be open and compassionate with others while showing respect for their capacity to be their own person. This is a unique character trait that is instilled and nurtured in ones family and carried forward in life to bless students, friends, family and everyone who came in contact with her. She will be remembered always as a gift that God allowed us to embrace for such a short time, but that time was wonderful and each of us are better because we knew Myrna. ( Wynton Marsalis never knew what he missed! :)

Therese Call ( supervisor, student, and dear friend)

Karen Cooper

May 17, 2016

I will truly miss my Spelman sister and friend. I am sad that she is physcially separated from us but I know her beautiful spirit lives on.

May His Peace be your strength

Paige Junaeus

May 17, 2016

Our condolences to your entire family ... Myrna's eyes in this photo are full of happiness. She was loved and admired by so many especially, by one of her life time friends Sharon Jones. Prayers are going out to all friends and family. His Presence is with you.

Congregation Church
Yorba Linda Ca.

Pastor Paige

May 17, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Amy PEterson

May 17, 2016

Thank you for your enthusiasm in teaching Science -my son looked forward to having you as his first class of the day. Last Thursday he wondered if he should finish his Science assignment after he learned of your passing. He decided with tears I his eyes "that Ms.Foster would like him to do it". That says it ALL. You will be missed.

Kari Abernathy Kowalski

May 17, 2016

Myrna was truly authentic with a kind and animated spirit! While she is gone from this life way too soon, Myrna will remain in our hearts always. RIP...

May 17, 2016

I remember your beautiful smile, warmth, and kindness. You will be missed.

-Lisa Lawson Scott

Cecily Spaulding

May 16, 2016

I will always remember my Spelman Sister's beautiful smile and helpful spirit . Please accept my deepest condolences in Myrna's passing. She may be physically gone from this earth but she will never be forgotten.
In comfort and love,
Dr. Cecily Spaulding
Spelman College Class of '84

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