She married the love of her life and husband of 72 years, Robert R. Foster on 3-8-1946. They viewed their life’s work and greatest accomplishment as the raising their three cherished daughters, Wanda, Margaret and Fredia. Virginia worked in the school cafeteria throughout their childhood so she could be near the girls and at home with them after school. After her girls left grade school, she joined electronics component maker, RTec.
Robert and Virginia were among the first members, and ultimately the longest serving members, of the Colleyville First Assembly of God Church. She was the church historian and faithful member of the ladies Bible study. She and Robert were active Sunday School participants, joining younger members in retreats and a ski trip. She and Robert were very active, and among the last members of the 552nd Airborne Artillery Battalion veterans group.
She is predeceased by daughter Wanda Griffin, and survived by husband Robert Foster, siblings James Thomas and Betty Kittoe, daughters Margaret Strebeck, Fredia Harris, son in laws Bob Strebeck and Jim Harris, grandchildren Ernie Cote and Aimee Jaquez, great grandchildren, Bianca Segundo, Michael Jaquez, Zoe Cote and Foster Cote, and great-great grandchild, Olivia Segundo.
A Celebration of her life is planned to take place at the Bluebonnet Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034) on April 18, 2018 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be on April 17, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
At Virginia’s request, en lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Gideons International.
https://www2.gideons.org/donate or by calling 1-866-382-4253.
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