Evelyn Valerie Foster was born in Fremont MO August 2, 1939 and entered her Heavenly home at 3 am June 8, 2025 at the age of 85.
She was united in marriage to Thomas Foster, who survives at their home, in October of 1957 in Hillsboro MO. They spent a beautiful, Christ led marriage together for 67 years.
To this union were four children. Vivian Parker (Wayne), Felecia Smith (the late Dennis Smith), Theresa Casey (Edward), and Tommy Foster Jr. (Lana).
9 grandchildren. Becky Franks (Dennis), Krissy Parker, Marshall Smith (Rochelle), Chad Casey (Abby), Merinda Crigler (Steven), Levi Daniel Foster, Caleb Foster (Haley), Valerie Owens (Ezekiel), and Lydia Foster. Including 9 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by two brothers, Michael Swafford and Richard Swafford. One sister Juanita Snyder and many, many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
She is proceeded in death by her parents Henry and Madgie Swafford. Four siblings, Melvin Swafford, Leroy Swafford, Lela Hulvey, and Sylvia Jewel Swafford. One grandson Levi Daniel Foster and one great granddaughter Londyn Reese Casey. One son-in-law Dennis Smith.
Evelyn was a member of Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church. For 64 years as a pastor’s wife, her and Tom traveled to many places faithfully preaching The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
She loved her family. She loved cooking for family gatherings, Thanksgiving and Christmas being her favorite. She cooked many things but her chicken -n- dumplings were the biggest request. She was a wonderful hostess. She loved reading, fishing, (catching perch no matter how small she wouldn’t throw it back), and most of all taking care of Tom, the love of her life. Her love for the Lord Jesus was a shining example to the entire family and to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed, but forever in our hearts.
Services will 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at the Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Tom Foster and Edward Casey officiating. Visitation will be Noon-1:00pm at the Church. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Church Cemetery under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home, Alton, MO.
