Mabel Foster

Mrs. Mabel Foster 75, departed her earthly home and entered into her Heavenly Mansion on November 30, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was born May 14, 1947 in Hemingway, SC. The daughter of Theodore and Bessie Mae Woodberry Bell. She was a 1966 graduate of South High School here in Youngstown, and had been employed at Brentwood Originals for over 22 years. She was a faithful member of Bethel COGIC where she served as Vacation Bible School Director, taught Sunday School for over 40 years, served as a Missionary, Choir member, Deaconess, Nurses Guild member and Mothers Board Ministry.

She leaves to cherish her memories and legacy, her children; Tawanda Bell of Columbus, OH., Nathan Bell, Yolanda Tucker both of Youngstown, OH., Johnnie Foster Jr. of Dayton, OH., Jennifer Foster of Conyers Georgia, Eric Sr. (Latisha) Foster of Germantown, Maryland, Deatrice Foster of Youngstown, OH.; Ariel (Harry Jr.) Jenkins of Boardman, OH.; stepchildren; Gloria Lane of Minneapolis, MN., Sylvia Coleman of Yulee, Florida, her siblings; Ted (Wynette) Bell of Las Vegas, NV., Frank Bell, Gloria Bell, Jeanie McQueen and Lula Davis of Youngstown, Rose Harris of Boardman and Davida (Rondy) Jones of Canton, OH.; God Daughters; Keema Douglas of Youngstown and Telia Bell of Denver, CO.; 29 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Besides her parents,

She was preceded in death by her first husband , John Ulysses Tucker who passed away in 1969; her second husband, Johnnie Foster passed away in 2008; siblings, Elmer, David, Robert, and Annie Bell, Gwendolyn McKee and Hazel Smith and great- granddaughter, Nahla Edwards; Sister in law, Linda Bell, Brother in law, James McKee, an Uncle, Early Woodberry; three Aunts, Lillie Mae Woodberry, Biotha May, and Luella Woodberry.

Visitation will be 10:00-11:00am Thursday December 8, 2022 at Bethel COGIC, 3147 Glenwood Ave. Youngstown, OH. 44511 with funeral services at 11:00am. Guests are asked to wear masks and to maintain social distancing. Services of Love and Dignity entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home

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