Martha Foster

Martha Jane Foster (Cauthen), age 78, died peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital on Saturday, August 6, 2016 in Knoxville, TN. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family dearly. She also looked forward to football season each year with her football buddy.

She is survived by her children Tammy Tate (Jerry) of Maryville, TN, Richard J. Foster II (Betsy) of Floresville, Texas, Laura Foster of Needville, Texas and Michael Foster (AJ) of Port O’Connor, Texas; grandchildren, Brian Fox (Sara), Lewisville, Texas, Amanda Fox, Knoxville, TN, Coby Foster, College Station, Texas, Richard J. Foster III, Port O’Connor Texas, Clay Kucera, Cherry Point, NC and Caitlin Kucera, Needville, Texas; great-children McKenzie and Brielle Fox, Lewisville, Texas and Cayden Huss, Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Blanche (McIver) Cauthen, of Houston, Texas and by her special aunts Rosa McIver Kaufhold, Louise McIver and Katherine Openshaw all of Houston, Texas.

Martha was born on August 10, 1937 in Houston, Texas to Richard and Blanche Cauthen and was one of 13 brothers and sisters. She was a graduate of San Jacinto High School and also attended the University of Texas at Austin. She was of the Lutheran Faith.

A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, August 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, Texas 77023, 713-928-5141 with Pastor Gigee officiating.