Donna Jean Foster, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home.
She was born February 13, 1950, in Princeton, the daughter of Charles and Betty (Roberts) Campbell. On September 11, 1971, she married her husband of 53 years, Walter Thomas “Tom” Foster, and he survives.
In addition to Tom, Donna is survived by her mother, Betty, of Owensville; children, Amanda Graham and husband, Kelby, of Shelbyville, Joseph Foster and wife, Mallory, of Fishers, and Jillian Kendall and husband, Brandon, of Columbus; brother, Scott Campbell and wife, Yuganda, of Owensville; grandchildren, Olivia Graham, Charlie Graham, Colton Foster, Will Foster, Jack Kendall and Jed Kendall; sister-in-law, Christy Foster; nephews, Kyle Foster and Eric Campbell and wife, Krystal; and niece, Stacey Glisson and husband, Greg.
Donna was preceded in death by her father, Charles; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Walter and Naomi Foster; and brother-in-law, Greg Foster.
In 1968, Donna graduated from Owensville High School. She received her Bachelors degree in education from Indiana State University in 1972, followed by her Masters degree from the University of Evansville.
She began her career by teaching for eight years at Owensville Elementary. Donna taught third grade at Morristown Elementary, retiring in December of 2013, with over 25 years of service.
Donna was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed reading and playing hand and foot, bridge and dominos.
She also leaves behind her dog, Dexter.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Monday, October 21, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 10 am, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Donna had many friends that have battled cancer and memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, PO Box 844, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared with Donna’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
