Billie Doris Foster

BILLIE DORIS FOSTER, 85, passed away in her home in Conroe, Texas on September 2, 2012, surrounded by friends and family. She was born August 5, 1927 in Houston, Texas. Billie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Carlton Foster; parents, Conrad and Pearl Stephens; and sisters, Eleanor Manglesdorf and Margaret Dupree. She is survived by her son, Darrell Foster; his wife, Julie, and step-son, Herling; sisters, Bernice Stephens, Edith Boyle and Ruth MacGorman; and numerous nephews and nieces. Billie grew up in the Houston Heights, graduating from Reagan High followed by Baylor University, where she graduated in 1948, and in 1966 earned her M. Ed. at University of Houston. Billie was an elementary school teacher and counselor for HISD until she retired in 1982, having taught at Bowie, Bastian and Frost Elementary schools. She and Carlton loved the Conroe area and moved there in 1989. Always active in her church, family, community, and Baylor alumni organizations, Billie leaves behind many friends and family members who love her and will miss her dearly. Services will be held this Saturday, September 8, 2012 at First Baptist Church Conroe at 11AM, located at 600 N. Main in Conroe, TX. Charles Walton and Cliff Herrington will be officiating. Prior to services, the family will receive friends earlier the same day at First Baptist from 9:30AM to 11AM. Following lunch with family members, there will be a small graveside service at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway in Houston, TX. We are grateful for all the prayers, acts of kindness and heartfelt words of encouragement from so many which were a source of strength during her illness.