Nita Foster

Juanita "Nita" P. Foster, 69, of Port St. Joe, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2009.

She was born on May 28, 1940 in Munford, Alabama to the late Marion G. Parnell and Mertie Davis Parnell.

Nita was a graduate of Sylacauga Hospital School of Nursing in Sylacauga, Alabama, and for 46 years, she served others as a caring and compassionate nurse. Her gentleness and kindness touched everyone she met.

Nita leaves behind her devoted daughter, Eleanor Foster, of Port St. Joe; her brother, Luke (Margaret) Parnell, of Crossett, Arkansas; and many other friends and relatives who will miss her, but cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, J. Wayne Foster.

A graveside service to celebrate her life was held on Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m. at the Montgomery Memorial Cemetery in Montgomery, Alabama. Arrangements by Kent Forrest Lawn, Panama City.