Arlethia Pack Foster was born June 19, 1928 to the union ofJacob Pack and Queen Victoria Sheridan Pack in Amory, Mississippi.  She passed away on July 24, 2014 at her home in Varnado, Louisiana.
Arlethia came to Varnado at the age of eight after the death ofher parents.  She attended school in Varnado and accepted Christ at an early age, beginning a life-long commitment to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Arlethia was united in holy matrimonyto Willie D. Foster on October 12, 1946 and to this union they added five children.  Willie and Arlethia moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1950 and later to Compton, CA where they resided until returning to Varnado in 1990.  During this time, Arlethia joinedCitizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she was a beloved member, working faithfully in various capacities, primarily with youth programs, over a span of 40 years.  After returning to Varnado, Arlethia became an active member of New Zion Baptist Church teaching Sunday School, presiding as President of the Women's Missionary Society, representing the church in the state association and countless other activitiesunder the leadership of Rev. Linza R. Cotton.
Although she worked for brief intervals outside of the home, shespent most of her life as a devoted mother and homemaker, making life for her husband and children one of love and security.  Her legacy of faith and love remains with all she encountered throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings:  Winston, Queen Victoria II, Ivazean, Verlean, Irene, Lee, Phillip, and Joseph Pack and her aunt and uncle who raised her after her parents' death, Casenda Sheridan Robinson and March Robinson.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of nearly 68years, Willie D. Foster; their five children, Carolyn Boyer (Marcus) of Fontana, CA, Willie Jean Young (Amos) of Bogalusa, LA, Daniel Foster (Marie) of Menifee, CA, Douglas Foster and Reginald Foster, of Long Beach, CA; a special niece, Mae Joyce Slay of Carson, CA; nine grandchildren, Johance Young (Deanna) of Lakewood, CA, Kelly Bresso (Matthew) of Oakland, CA, Zoni Boyer of Rialto, CA, Marcus Boyer, II, of Fontana, CA, Reuben English III of Compton, CA, Charlita Meadows (Duane) of Cerritos, CA, Terry Dillard (David) of Compton, CA, Reginald Foster, II and Deandre Foster of Long Beach, CA; and to April Hunter,
Vaniethia Hubbard (Michael), and Michael Jr., she was affectionately known as Grandma Foster; thirteen great grandchildren, Arabian, Sharae, Courtney, Ray, Michaela, Demitrius, Ashley, Damonique, Elijah, Anaya, Jeremiah, Saraiya, and Kaleb; a brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Vernon Foster (Shirley), Lillian Roberts and Caldonia Pack of Varnado, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, August 1st at Cook-Richmond of Bogalusa. Funeral Service Saturday, August 2nd at 11 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Linza Ray Cotton. Robinson Cemetery.