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1939 Virginia 2021

Virginia L. Foster

September 3, 1939 — April 2, 2021

Virginia L. Foster

was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 3, 1939 the daughter of the late John Everet Stafford and Cora Faulkner.

She was united in marriage to James "Jim" Foster, who preceded his wife in death.

Virginia lived in Memphis most of her life and while living there she owned a restaurant. She later moved to Selmer, Tennessee. Virginia was a member of The Carpenter Shop in Savannah, Tennessee. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, going to church and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Virginia departed this life on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 30 days.

She is survived by her children, Benny Jennings and his wife Phyllis of Bethel, Tennessee, Olen Jennings of Bartlett, Tennessee, Bobby Jennings of Adamsville, Tennessee, Doug Cruse of Huntingdon, Tennessee, and Ruby Cruse of Huntingdon, Tennessee; grandchildren, Virginia Russom, Michael Jennings, Joseph Jennings, Jonathon Jennings, and Joshua Jennings; and great grandchildren, Zacarey Jennings, Mya Russom, Reagan Jennings, and Evie Jennings.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Ellis; brother, Curtis Faulkner; and sister, Dean Neely.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Cemetery

County Line Baptist Church Cemetery

8 Highway 354, Walnut, MS

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