Lela Mae Tindell Foster – 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning August 11, with her daughter by her side. Lela was born on April 30, 1918 and was preceded in death by her husband, Jessilee Foster, in 2010. She was a member of Sunnyview Baptist Church. She enjoyed a long, healthy life until afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease a few years ago. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Clyde Henderson; grandchildren, Tina Steinke (Jeremy) and Brian Henderson; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Nicholas, Lucas, and Brody; great-great grandchild, Jazmine; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to send their thanks to the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center for their excellent care of Lela during her time there. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with funeral service to follow, Rev. John Holland officiating. Family and friends will meet 9:45 AM Friday at Ft Sumter Community Cemetery for 10:00 AM interment.
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