Marilyn Lavern Jenkins Foster, 64, devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passed from this life to her eternal Heavenly home March 14, 2020 after an extended illness.
Marilyn was born to Rev. Cecil C. and Lavern Jenkins on May 29, 1955 in Beaumont. She was a 1973 graduate of French High School, earned her bachelor's degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1976 and her master's degree from Lamar University in 1983, all with honors.
She met Ralph Foster at church in 1977. Sharing a common loving interest in sharing the gospel, they wed August 11, 1979 and soon began a pastoral ministry that would span more than 30 years. They headed the founding of Kingdom Culture Church in Groves where Marilyn focused on the growth of the children's ministry. They served until Rev. Foster's death in 2017.
Marilyn worked in the Silsbee and Beaumont school districts during her career spanning nearly 40 years. Among many awards, she was honored by the Beaumont A&M Club with their annual teacher of the year honor and the Beaumont Independent School District's Good Apple Award.
A multi-talented vocalist and musician, Marilyn ministered in churches throughout Texas since her teenage years. She was an avid reader who enjoyed a good mystery.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents Albert and Lee Ola Hamilton and Henry and Carrie Jenkins and half sister Vivian Webb.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter Leah Chessher (Eugene), son Ryan, beloved granddaughters Cecilia and Olivia Chessher, and brother Christopher Jenkins.
Also surviving are sisters-in-law Janice Redden (Michael) and Betsy Hart, Aunt Imagene Duggan (Doyle) as well as several members of extended family.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with Pastor John Burk. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31, NIV
Marilyn was born to Rev. Cecil C. and Lavern Jenkins on May 29, 1955 in Beaumont. She was a 1973 graduate of French High School, earned her bachelor's degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1976 and her master's degree from Lamar University in 1983, all with honors.
She met Ralph Foster at church in 1977. Sharing a common loving interest in sharing the gospel, they wed August 11, 1979 and soon began a pastoral ministry that would span more than 30 years. They headed the founding of Kingdom Culture Church in Groves where Marilyn focused on the growth of the children's ministry. They served until Rev. Foster's death in 2017.
Marilyn worked in the Silsbee and Beaumont school districts during her career spanning nearly 40 years. Among many awards, she was honored by the Beaumont A&M Club with their annual teacher of the year honor and the Beaumont Independent School District's Good Apple Award.
A multi-talented vocalist and musician, Marilyn ministered in churches throughout Texas since her teenage years. She was an avid reader who enjoyed a good mystery.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents Albert and Lee Ola Hamilton and Henry and Carrie Jenkins and half sister Vivian Webb.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter Leah Chessher (Eugene), son Ryan, beloved granddaughters Cecilia and Olivia Chessher, and brother Christopher Jenkins.
Also surviving are sisters-in-law Janice Redden (Michael) and Betsy Hart, Aunt Imagene Duggan (Doyle) as well as several members of extended family.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with Pastor John Burk. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31, NIV
Marilyn Lavern Jenkins Foster, 64, devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passed from this life to her eternal Heavenly home March 14, 2020 after an extended illness.
Marilyn was born to Rev. Cecil C. and Lavern Jenkins on May 29, 1955 in Beaumont. She was a 1973 graduate of French High School, earned her bachelor's degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1976 and her master's degree from Lamar University in 1983, all with honors.
She met Ralph Foster at church in 1977. Sharing a common loving interest in sharing the gospel, they wed August 11, 1979 and soon began a pastoral ministry that would span more than 30 years. They headed the founding of Kingdom Culture Church in Groves where Marilyn focused on the growth of the children's ministry. They served until Rev. Foster's death in 2017.
Marilyn worked in the Silsbee and Beaumont school districts during her career spanning nearly 40 years. Among many awards, she was honored by the Beaumont A&M Club with their annual teacher of the year honor and the Beaumont Independent School District's Good Apple Award.
A multi-talented vocalist and musician, Marilyn ministered in churches throughout Texas since her teenage years. She was an avid reader who enjoyed a good mystery.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents Albert and Lee Ola Hamilton and Henry and Carrie Jenkins and half sister Vivian Webb.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter Leah Chessher (Eugene), son Ryan, beloved granddaughters Cecilia and Olivia Chessher, and brother Christopher Jenkins.
Also surviving are sisters-in-law Janice Redden (Michael) and Betsy Hart, Aunt Imagene Duggan (Doyle) as well as several members of extended family.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with Pastor John Burk. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31, NIV
Marilyn was born to Rev. Cecil C. and Lavern Jenkins on May 29, 1955 in Beaumont. She was a 1973 graduate of French High School, earned her bachelor's degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1976 and her master's degree from Lamar University in 1983, all with honors.
She met Ralph Foster at church in 1977. Sharing a common loving interest in sharing the gospel, they wed August 11, 1979 and soon began a pastoral ministry that would span more than 30 years. They headed the founding of Kingdom Culture Church in Groves where Marilyn focused on the growth of the children's ministry. They served until Rev. Foster's death in 2017.
Marilyn worked in the Silsbee and Beaumont school districts during her career spanning nearly 40 years. Among many awards, she was honored by the Beaumont A&M Club with their annual teacher of the year honor and the Beaumont Independent School District's Good Apple Award.
A multi-talented vocalist and musician, Marilyn ministered in churches throughout Texas since her teenage years. She was an avid reader who enjoyed a good mystery.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents Albert and Lee Ola Hamilton and Henry and Carrie Jenkins and half sister Vivian Webb.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter Leah Chessher (Eugene), son Ryan, beloved granddaughters Cecilia and Olivia Chessher, and brother Christopher Jenkins.
Also surviving are sisters-in-law Janice Redden (Michael) and Betsy Hart, Aunt Imagene Duggan (Doyle) as well as several members of extended family.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with Pastor John Burk. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31, NIV
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