Viola Jean Foster, "Jean",88, of West Whiteland, PA, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 surrounded by her family at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center in Montgomery County, PA. She was the beloved wife of John L. Foster, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. & Mary E. Blackwell.

Jean is survived by her husband, John L. Foster of Spring City, PA; her son, Thomas W. Foster (Luna) of West Chester; two daughters, Patsy A. Barnett (Donald) of Burlington, NJ, Viola J. Cunningham (George) of Exton, PA; 7 Grandchildren - Dionna N. Harris (Omar), Vincent M. Annerhed-Harris (Karin), John L. Foster, II (Tiffany) Whitnee M. Williams, Monique N. Foster, Edward A. Williams, Jr., Dominique S. Foster; 7 Great Grandchildren, Morgan A. Miller, Ashley B. Harris, Barry O. Harris, Aaron T. Foster, Avery Foster, Maya E. Annerhed-Harris, Maxx V. Annerhed-Harris, 2 Sisters-in Law Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and Dorothy Blackwell and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas Blackwell, Charles Blackwell, Honorable Lucien E. Blackwell and Junious Blackwell; four sisters, Mary B. Kennedy, Audrey Farthing, Patsy Davis and Iva Blackwell.

Services will be held 4 PM Sunday, April 2, 2017 at New Life In Christ Fellowship Church, 1 South Fifth Avenue, Coatesville, with a viewing beginning a 2 PM. Flowers can be sent to the church on the day of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Southeastern Veterans' Center, Spring City, PA. The interment will be at 11 AM on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Mount lawn Cemetery, 84th Street and Hook Rd, Sharon Hill, Pa 19079.  Condolence messages can be shared by clicking on the guestbook tab.