Letter from Heaven To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's not more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon, and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly, you're part of my plan. There's so much that I have to do, to help our mortal man" God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you . . . in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over, I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night . . . "My day was not in vain." And now I am contented . . . that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So, if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick him or her up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it's time for you to go . . . from that body to be free. Remember you're not going . . . you're coming here to me.
A Celebration of Life
Sandra Penelope Foster
July 17th, 1962 February 20th, 2016
Monday, February 29, 2016 Journey Church
10700 75th Street • Kenosha WI, 53142
Obituary
Order of Service
Sandra Penelope Foster was born on July 17th, 1962 to Nathanial Young Sr. and Leona Palmer in Helena, Arkansas. There Sandra received her formal education through Central High school where she excelled took some college courses from Phillips College, was on the pep rally and graduated in 1982. More recently, she also attended Gateway Technical College (GTC) from 2012 where she continued to excel and made the dean’s list from 2013-2014 and continued to attend up until her passing. She married Robert Foster on July 8th, 1988 and they were together in wedded bliss for almost 20 years.
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Sandra was employed at a grocery store formerly known as Sentry Foods, where she worked there for several years. She also worked at American Brass, Quaker, Chrysler American Motors and Meadwestvaco. She also obtained a certification to open up a daycare as she loved children. Her most recent job was doing clerical work at GTC and working as a teacher’s assistant for kids with special needs for the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD). Sandra had a profound love for the Lord and helping others and she was a former member at New Omega Baptist Church. She was a current member of Journey Church for the past seven years where she was involved in various church activities such as helping to provide under-developed countries and people around the community with food or anything else that they needed. In her free time she enjoyed reading the bible, listening to gospel and Christian music, shopping for and with her children, and caring for her great nieces and nephews. Sandra also loved donating as much money as she could, to many organizations including: Susan G Komen, St. Jude’s hospital, Disabled Police cops and officers as well as many other small organizations around the community. Sandra was a remarkable women with courageous strength. She departed this life on February 20th, 2016 on a beautiful and sunny Saturday morning. She is preceded in her passing by her loving mother, Leona Young (Palmer); father, Nathaniel Young Sr; Brother, Nathaniel Young; and Sister, Linda Mitchell (Young). She leaves to cherish her loving memories the father of her children, Robert Foster; two daughters, Jamarrah Janay Foster and Jasmine Monique Foster; one son, Robert Foster Jr; Granddaughter Mayah Witterholt (Foster) as well as a total of 12 siblings: Eddie Lee, Jimmy Lee, Bernice, Annie, Brenda, Mark, Dale, Diane, Jerdy, Renay, Joseph and Kurt. She is also survived by a large amount of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Processional and Prayer……………………...……Pastor Dan Remus Poem ………………………………………………….. Lakisha Young Obituary …………………………………………….. Jamarrah Foster Family Memories …………………………………….. Jasmine Foster Closing Poem ………………. Jamarrah Foster or Pastor Dan Remus Guest Speaker …… (limit to 7-8 minutes)………… Pastor Richmond Remarks (limit two minutes) ….. Family (Jerdy Young, Renay Young) • Additional remarks for friends and family will be made at the reception Acknowledgment to Froedtert Medical Staff ………. Jamarrah Foster Musical Postlude ……………………………………………………… Recessional……………………………………………………………..
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Interment
Sunset Ridge Cemetery 6211 38th St. Kenosha, WI 53144
Repast
Journey Church