Carolyn K. Foust, 76, passed away September 3, 2018 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was in the comfort of family and friends right up to her time of death. Carolyn was a lifetime resident of Maxwell.
She was born on November 1, 1941 to Percy and Marguerite (Miller) Smith. Carolyn was united in marriage to Michael Foust on November 13, 1957. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Carolyn worked as a grocery store clerk throughout her lifetime. She was employed at Edith Drake’s Café through her school years, Stuckey’s for three summers, Kittle’s Grocery for four years, David’s Grocery 1975-1977, Maxwell Grocery 1977-1990, finishing her career working at Sun Mart and retiring on October 20, 2001. Carolyn was a member of Royal Neighbors of America.
Survivors include her husband, Michael R. Foust of Maxwell; daughters, Marguerite (Dre) Grandberry of Maxwell and Ginger (Larry) Rivera of North Platte; son, Richard Foust of Lincoln; her grandchildren, Jamie Reitz, Jodie (Nate) Richardson, David Grandberry, Devin Grandberry, Danae Grandberry, Tayler (Stephanie) Foust and Tanner Foust; her great grandchildren, Avery Reitz, Landon Reitz, Alexa Foust and Eva Foust; her brother, Bob (Linda) Smith and her brother-in-law, Terry (Suzanne) Foust; nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her-in-laws, Marion and Hazel Foust.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center or Great Plains Home Health and Hospice. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Services will be 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Joe Sukraw officiating. The family requests casual attire at the services. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.