Annabelle Foster

Born to Burt and Fannie Foster November 14, 1930, Annabelle was the first girl to make an appearance to this union. Her older brother Elbert, and older sister Ella Dee (from Burt's previous marriage), then came James, Elliot & Louis, who were fascinated with this tiny thing that cried all the time demanding Fannie’s attention. She tugged on their heart strings, earning her the nickname Bae and Lil Sister. Even her younger siblings, Luvenia and Robert called her that.

Annabelle moved from her birthplace of England, Arkansas to St. Louis, MO, with her family after the death of her father at the tender age of six. She was educated at Dunbar and Vashon High School. 

At the urging of her aunt, Annie Belle Holloway, they attended True Light, M. B. Church and were baptized under the tutelage of Dr. R.C. Clopton. Annabelle remained faithful until God saw fit to call her home. She was dutiful at serving in the church and was a part of the choir, BTU, PTL, Hospitality Team, Sunday School, Usher, and the Mother’s Board. Not only did she engage in church activities she made sure that her children were introduced to the Lord and served in the church as well.

As she matured into a beautiful young woman who was versatile in many work skills and personality, God blessed Annabelle with two daughters, Sylvia (John Hornaday) and Kim (Steven Jackson) who preceded her in death. 

All who know her will tell you that she is the epitome of hospitality; from allowing the homeless to share her home, orchestrating people to gather in fellowship, taking groups of children in the neighborhood to carnivals and circuses, family bar-b-ques, and dinners for the hungry. All who knew her were touched in some way by her kindness. 

She will be missed by her daughter, Sylvia Hornaday; six grandchildren, Ma’Shella (Robinson, Daniel), John, Jr. (Angela), Jo’Juan p.h. (Giselle), Le’Ron, Melanie Jackson, Steve Jackson (Quieta); seventeen great-grandchildren; twenty-two great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends & Weuther’s Carmel Candy Company