Born November 16, 1954 in Sterling, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Ruth (Geary) Eller. She came to New Port Richey in 1961 from Milledgeville, Illinois and settled in Bushnell 33 years ago. She was a 1972 graduate of Gulf Comprehensive High School and graduated from Scheppman Nursing College in New Port Richey, Florida. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Tangerine Cove of Brooksville for 15 years and Wecare Nursing Center in Wildwood, Florida for eight years.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Red” Foster and her parents. She is survived by her son, Benjamin F. Hughes of Bushnell, Florida; daughter, Tyler Foster (Alan Hamilton) of Bushnell, Florida; stepsons, William Foster (Michelle) of Largo, Florida and Terry Lowery of New Port Richey, Florida; brother, Mike Eller (Joanie) of Moon Lake, Florida; sister, Shelly Young (Doug) of Weeki Wachee, Florida; and eight grandchildren.
A Gathering for family and friends will be held from 5:00-6:00pm, Friday, August 19, 2022 at Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel, where Services begin at 6:00pm, with Pastor Thomas Almond officiating.
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