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Fannie B. Lumpkin Foster

Passed 10/08/2025

Obituary For Fannie B. Lumpkin Foster

Fannie B. Lumpkin Foster, age 83, of Athens, GA, passed October 8, 2025.

Ms. Foster was educated in Athens at Athens High Industrial Schools, where she graduated and later became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Athens Regional Hospital for many years.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 20, 2025 at Hill Chapel Baptist Church, 1692 W. Hancock Ave, Athens, GA.

Public Viewing & Visitation with the Family, Sunday 2-6 PM, at the funeral home.

She leaves to mourn her memories: two sons, Russell Foster and Murray (LaDonna) Foster; siblings, Douglas Lumpkin,(Athens, GA), Jesse Lumpkin (Oklahoma), Lorenzo Lumpkin (Connecticut, OH) and Gloria Lumpkin (Athens, GA); six grandchildren, Russell Foster Jr., Martavious Mercy, Leonardo Foster, Murray Lee Foster Jr., Dorisha and Fanisha Foster; five great- grandchildren, Ricky Parks Jr. lll, Rayvon Parks, Kaylani Parks, Omara Foster and Dalex Foster; host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com



Services

Public Viewing

Oct
19
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

1253 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Funeral Service

Oct
20
Hill Chapel Baptist Church

1692 W Hancock Ave.
Athens, GA 30606

1:00 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Elizabeth Stroud

I met Ms. Foster at Gardenview nursing home, she and my sister in-law shared a room, when she transferred to another facility, I thought about her often. She was such a sweet and kind person. Our prayers go out to her sons, and the rest of the family. May God continue to keep you in His care.

George & Bernice Hector

Dorothy Daniel

Family, lean on each other for support at this time and keep her memories close. She is gone, but not forgotten! Dorothy Jones Jarrell

Dorothy (DOT) Jones Jarrell

The comfort, love and peace of God surround the family. I have sweet memories of Fannie when we were Ushers at Hill Chapel Baptist Church. Rest in Peace, Fannie .

Alberta M. Lay

Our prayers🙏and condolences goes out to Wanda, Russell & the other sons, to her nieces & nephews, brothers & sisters and to the entire Lumpkin & Foster Family. Mrs. Fannie was a sweet lady with a beautiful smile. She is truly going to be missed by many. She loved her family and she talked about her family every chance she got. You guys hang in there, stay in the church, stick together and stay strong for one another. Mrs. Fannie is now resting in the arms of the Lord. From Go-Hop Missions Ministry

Go-Hop Missions Ministries

The sincerest of Condolences to the Family.... may God Strengthen and Comfort you ALL!

Robert and Linda Smith

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

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