Mary Arnold Foster, age 89, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Willow Branch Health and Rehab in McMinnville.

Ms. Mary was of the Baptist Faith and was a Homemaker

She was born May 23, 1933, to her parents the late James and Alton Smith Alexander.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ike Alexander, Nick Alexander, Jimmy Alexander, and Bill Alexander; sisters, Dorothy Beckham and Audrey Elam. 

She is survived by children, Carolyn (Mike) Bozarth of McMinnville, Terry Arnold of Greenbrier, Tn., and Darlene (Bill) Hughes of Goodlettsville; grandchildren, Lindsey (Danny) George, Jessica (Dave) Kelly, Kayla (David) Webb, Jacob Bozarth, Jared (Lauren) Bozarth; great-grandchildren Truman, John, Sophia, Katelynn, Jackson, Jordyn, Dawson, Hudson, and Carson; sisters, Frances (Jackie) Rigsby of Smithville, and Nancy Colwell of McMinnville. 

Funeral service was held Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jeremy Kliewer officiating and burial followed in Taylor Cemetery. 

Pallbearers included: Jacob Bozarth, Jared Bozarth, Bill Hughes, Danny George, Dave Kelly, and Steve Pettis.

The family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was is in charge of arrangements. 

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 24, 2022