Eloise Foster

On March 1^st, 2023 surrounded by her loving family Eloise Foster went home to be with the Lord.

Born on February 20^th, 1930 in Americus, Georgia to the late John Ed and Gertrude Johnson. At an early age she migrated to Troy, NY where she raised four generations of children with her late husband Prophet C. Foster. Growing up during the Great Depression and unfavorable times for African Americans, Eloise was unable to obtain her high school diploma. One of her greatest achievements was at age 70, she was able to call herself a high school graduate.

Eloise worked at Samaritan Hospital in the Operating Room where she retired after 25 years of service, she was also a longtime employee of Adept Healthcare where she enjoyed taking care of others.

Eloise was a longtime dedicated member of the Fifth Avenue AME Zion church, where she served as Deaconess, Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the Usher Board, The Home Missions, The Missionaries and sang in the choir, Eloise loved her church family and treated every child like they were her own. She was the first one at church and the last one to leave.

She is predeceased in death by her husband, two children, three sisters and four grandchildren.

Eloise leaves to cherish her memories her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. As well as two God children, several nieces, nephews and many loved ones who loved her as much as she loved them.

Funeral service will held at 11:00 am on Saturday March 11, 2023 at the Fifth Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church 189 5^th Avenue, Troy. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. Calling hours from 9:00 am to 11:00 am prior at church prior to service.

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