Vernie Lee

Foster

Vernie Lee Foster, son of the late Henry Monroe and Rose Bell (Smith) Foster, was born on May 15, 1931, at Wolf Branch, Missouri. He departed this life on March 4, 2021, at his residence in Black, Missouri, at the age of 89 years, 9 months, and 17 days.

On December 11, 1948, in Oates, Missouri, Vernie was united in marriage to Doshia Prater, who preceded him in death on March 1, 2009. To this loving union three children were born.

Vernie enjoyed going to church, visiting with people, doing word search puzzles, singing and making up his own songs, helping people anyway he could, but his greatest joy was his family.

Vernie Is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Doshia, three brothers, Clifford, Edward, and Ova Gene Foster, one sister, Letha Guinn, son-in-law, Jesse Bell, and grandson, Ryan Foster.

Vernie is survived by his three children, Betty Bell of Black, Missouri, Terry Foster and wife Donna of Lesterville, Missouri, and Sheila Chandler and husband Garry of Black, Missouri, one brother, Ray Foster of Danville, Illinois, one sister, Lorena Finch of Doniphan, Missouri, five grandchildren, Shontell Bell, Marty Carl, Jamie Bell and wife Lisa, Shelly Maize and husband J.J., and Jenna Bishop and husband Kaleb, eight great-grandchildren, Tim, Blake, and Dylan Carl, Madison, Maverick, Miley, and Merrick Maize, and Rowan Bishop, and two great-great-grandsons, Gunnar Carl and Houston Hilleman with baby boy Hilleman on the way. Many that considered him grandpa, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Vernie will be deeply and forever missed by his loving family and friends. He was truly a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

Visitation: Fri., Mar. 5, 2021, from 5-8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral: Sat., Mar. 6, 2021, 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Minister: Pastor Ronnie Chandler assisted by Pastor Greg Freeman

Burial: Smith Cemetery

Pallbearers: Marty Carl, Jamie Bell, Tim Carl, Blake Carl, Dylan Carl, and Maverick Maize

Honorary Pallbearers: Merrick Maize, Rowan Bishop, Gunnar Carl, and Houston Hilleman

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri