Ina Mae King Foster

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Ina Mae King Foster, 78, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 10, 2011, surrounded by family and friends at home. A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Joseph Paul and Frances Gasperson King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Junius Lee Foster, Jr.; brother James King; and sisters Janice Davis and Pauline Searsey. Mrs. Foster was a hair dresser, and also worked at Taylor Instruments Co. She was a member of Inanda Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters Patty Stroupe and husband Wes, and Debbie Jones and husband Doug; a son, Jimmy Foster; grandchildren Jamie, Andrea, Tim, Wes, Josh, Morgan, and Savannah; great-grandchildren Zoe, Evan, Lincoln, Colson, Shelby, Reagan and Owen; sisters Joyce Propest and Sandra Henson; and brother Robert King. A special thanks to Teresa Eavenson for all the love and care she has provided to our Mother. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, with the Revs. Claude Surrett and Terry House officiating. Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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  1. Patty, Wes and all the wonderful family,
    Nana was a beautiful, strong, faithful person. She had a great sense of humor and that sweet smile. She will be missed by many but she is with her Precious Lord and all her loved ones. Teresa, you will have jewels in your crown. You are a wonderful, caring, compassionate person. Lots of love and prayers go out to the family in this trying time and days and years to come. Love you!

  2. Jimmy, Debbie, Pattie & Famiy,
    Your mother was a wonderful person
    –someone we all loved & looked up to. We know your hearts are heavy & you certainly will miss her, but she now has her reward. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
    With Love,
    Jim & Mary

  3. We are so sorry for your loss. We know Ina Mae is now whole again. She was a loving woman who will be missed. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow with the loss of Ina Mae and Bobby.
    Love Larry and Nikki Haney

  4. All of you are in our prayers. We know how much she was loved and how much she will be missed. We love all of you.
    Pat and Ralph


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