Addie Mae Foster Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Life and Legacy of Sis. Addie Mae Foster “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:21 Addie Mae Latimore Foster, a gift from God, was born to the late John Ed and Robirda Walls Latimore, on July 7, 1933. She peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The eldest of their ten children (seven girls and three boys), Addie was reared and received her formal education in the Hancock County Public School System in Devereux, Georgia. Because of her excellent culinary skills and warm spirit, she was often sent to other family members' homes to cook and bless her cousins with delectable meals. She attended Warren Chapel High School and graduated with honors in 1951. Addie was a faithful and active member of the Warren Chapel Church in Devereux, Georgia, where she worshipped the Lord with gladness along with her family. She sang in the choir while her father, John Ed, played the piano. Addie studied God’s Word and taught Sunday school to family and friends. It was during Sunday school that she met the love of her life, Eugene Foster, Jr. of Sparta, Georgia. Eugene would walk miles to attend Warren Chapel and squeeze inside the front pew to sit beside “his Addie Mae." After two years of dating, the two were united in holy matrimony on January 16, 1955. From this union, they were blessed with their first child, Louella, in 1956. They later relocated to Chester, Pennsylvania which became their home, and the Lord blessed them with five additional children: Gwendolyn, Priscilla, Sharon, Eugene III, and Troy; and Godchildren, Ruby May and Leroy Harris, III. Raised in a Christian home, it was her desire to serve God and to raise her children with that same foundation. Addie truly loved the Lord, and later joined St. Luke C. C. Church under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Bell in 1958. She was an active member in various organizations including: The Horticultural Society, Missionary Board, Scholarship Committee and proud Advisor to the B.F. Ball Youth Choir, until her health began to decline. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 34 (in its entirety), and favorite song, “Take Me to the King”! In addition to her service to St. Luke and her family, Addie was a mentor, friend, and confidant to many who sought her motherly advice, and chose her as their adopted ‘Mom Foster’ to love! She was also perceived as a pillar in the growth and development of family and neighborhood children, who were trying to find their way. ‘Mom Foster’ extended compassion, love, and prayer to all, with her warm smile being her greatest gift! She and her late husband, Deacon Eugene Foster, Jr., enjoyed the sweet fellowship and love of their St. Luke Church family, and were usually the first to arrive for service and partake in the devotionals. They also took pride in visiting the sick, providing transportation, and assisting others in whatever way possible to aid them along life’s journey. Addie was the Matriarch of the family and truly loved by all. Jesus, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her joy! She always felt the need to feed family and friends who came into her home and their first stop was usually at her kitchen table. Neighbors often chided her with questions as to 'what smells so good' based on the aromas permeating the air. Addie was employed with various companies and was a supervisor at the Holiday Inn. She later retired from the Chester Upland School District as a Teacher’s Aid. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, Jr.; siblings, Ida, Joseph, and David; stepson, Andrew Lee Jackson; and granddaughter LaTeisha Nicole Germany. For 87-years, Addie was blessed to live a full life, loved by the Lord and her family. The work that she did spoke volumes for her, as she exemplified characteristics that only God could bestow upon an individual who revered Him! Throughout her life, she continually gave thanks to our Heavenly Father for His grace and mercies shown to her 'down through the years!' Rejoicing in the years God loaned her to us and cherishing her memory are: Four daughters, Louella Foster Williams (George) of Smyrna, DE; Gwendolyn J. Foster of Brookhaven, PA; Priscilla A. Thomas (Tracy) of New Castle, DE and Sharon Caple (Charles) of Wilmington, DE, two sons, Eugene Foster (Denise) and Troy A. Foster of Chester, PA. One brother, Bennie Latimore (Marva) of Brooklyn, NY. Five sisters, Rosie McIntosh (Harvey) and Lillie Marshall of Brooklyn, NY; Maggie Morgan and Christeen Liggins (Curtis) of Milledgeville, GA, and Ethelrene Paster (Fredrick) of St. Paul, MN. Sisters-in-law, Addie Lee Foster, Joyce Foster, Marie Foster and Lois Devero of Georgia. Aunt Maude Ingram of Devereux, GA; Daughter-in-law, Brenda Gamble of Warm Springs, GA; 14 Grandchildren; 13 Great grandchildren; godchildren, Ruby May (Donald) of Folsom, PA and Leroy Harris, III of Chester, PA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends too numerous to mention. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86804904344?pwd=ZjAzazAxa2NHVUJzOHVGVXQzL3hldz09

Addie Mae Foster

July 7, 1933 - February 2, 2021