Mildred Vaughan Foster

Mildred Vaughan Foster, 94, passed away to Heavenly Glory on Monday, July 20, 2009 in Poquoson, Virginia, after an extended illness. Milly, as known to her friends, was born in Blackstone, Virginia, to Hugh and Nelle Vaughan, and was the oldest and only surviving sibling of five brothers and one sister. She was preceded in death in 1977 by her beloved husband, Norman, having been married for thirty-eight years. After graduating from Blackstone College for Women in 1933 she worked in Washington, D.C. for the Army Corps of Engineers. It was there, at Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church, that she met and married Norman. They raised their family in New Jersey, Minnesota, Texas, and Oklahoma. In 1997, she moved to Poquoson to be with her daughter and husband, Mike and Linda Montgomery, who were her primary and loving caregivers. The last four years of Millys life she was additionally cared for by the wonderful staff of Dominion Village of Poquoson and Juanita Blue. The family is also grateful for the faithful care by Dr. Harriet Jones and her staff, and by Hospice Community Care. She was a member of many civic and service organizations throughout her life but was most proud of being a Methodist. In Poquoson, she belonged to Tabernacle United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, helped in UMW, and enjoyed worship and fellowship with her church family. She was also included in the family of Poquoson Baptist Church which she attended with her daughter and family. She had many interests, enjoyed playing the piano, and traveling world-wide. She was captain of her college basketball team and had a life-long interest in basketball. Her family includes sons Russ Foster and wife, Susan, of Dallas, TX, and Doug Foster of Louisville, KY; and daughter Linda Montgomery and husband, Mike, of Poquoson, VA. Also left to cherish memories with their Grandma are Jeff Montgomery and wife, Janna; Dana Lacy and husband, Shaun; Brett Foster; two great-grandchildren Grace R. Montgomery and Christina J. Lacy; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth S. Vaughan and Corrine R. Vaughan, both of Blackstone; and many nieces and nephews from the Vaughan family. The family will receive friends, Thursday, July 30th, 5:30-6:45 PM, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 PM in the church sanctuary by Rev. Dr. Bill Wash. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 31st, 1:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstone. Memorial contributions may be made to Tabernacle United Methodist Church Carillon Fund, 831 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, Va., 23662. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com.

Joseph McMillian Funeral Home of Blackstone, VA is handling the local arrangements. www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com

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