Ann Foster
Ann Foster, 91, of Monticello, passed away Nov. 25, 2022, at Canton Nursing Home in Canton. Ann was born March 26, 1931, in Monticello to Alonzo and Lelia Riales Hedgepeth.
A funeral service was held Nov. 27 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, with graveside service following in Monticello Municipal Cemetery. Bro. Kenneth Roberts officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ann and Fuzzy enjoyed Ole Miss football and baseball, and attended many games. Ann was a faithful member of the Monticello Baptist Church, where she served in the nursery for over 50 years.
On May 8, 1949, she married Troy Dell “Fuzzy” Foster. Ann and Fuzzy were blessed with two children, Wanda Ann Stapleton (Robert) and Marty Dell Foster; grandchildren, Amanda Grace Griffith (Trey), Michael Shel Stapleton, and Lara Alison Belle Haas (Kevin); great-grandchildren Mary-Ainsley Griffith, Luke Joseph, Kyle Ryan, and Jake Kevin Stapleton, Lanie Grace, Macie Faith, Preslie Hope, Karter Landon, Landrie Joy, Kolt Elliott and Everlie Love Haas; she was also grandmother to Katie Windham (Lee) and her children, Eden, Cal and Walker. Ann is survived by one brother, Raymond Hedgepeth.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 50 years, Troy Dell “Fuzzy” Foster; son, Marty Dell Foster; two brothers, Alvin and Robert Hedgepeth; and one sister, Dorris Jean Hedgepeth.