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Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster

Birth	:	24 Feb 1925 Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	18 Oct 2021 Laurel, Howard County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Mount Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hayfield, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2261009, -78.2872009
Description	:	Obituary Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster peacefully passed away on October 18,2021 in Laurel, Maryland. She was born on February 24, 1925 in Burlington, West Virginia to the late Thornton and Sadie Ferrebee; the 10th of eleven children. Her father was a share cropper and the family moved throughout West Virginia and Virginia, working the land of plenty. During World War II, at the age of 18, Wilma went to live with her brother in Hagerstown, Maryland. There she was trained and worked as a riveter on the wings of the PT 19 Trainer Plane at Fairchild Aircraft. After... Read More	Obituary Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster peacefully passed away on October 18,2021 in Laurel, Maryland. She was born on February 24, 1925 in Burlington, West Virginia to the late Thornton and Sadie Ferrebee; the 10th of eleven children. Her father was a share cropper and the family moved throughout West Virginia and Virginia, working the land of plenty. During World War II, at the age of 18, Wilma went to live with her brother in Hagerstown, Maryland. There she was trained and worked as a riveter on the wings of the PT 19 Trainer Plane at Fairchild Aircraft. After the war, Wilma married Abraham "Abe" Foster of Winchester, Virginia. Together they resided in Laurel, Maryland. Wilma was known as a woman who was kind, loving, giving, and a devoted servant of Jesus Christ. She was affectionately known as "Mama" to many. She devoted most of her time to her church and family. She was a member of First United Methodist Church on Main Street in Laurel, Maryland since 1950. She was a homemaker, quilter, cook, choir member, and Sunday School Teacher. For over 40 years, Wilma and her daughters traveled to various churches; singing and harmonizing gospel music as Wilma played the guitar. Later in her life she was a founding member of the Laurel Maryland Chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association. The story of her work was published at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Homefront National Historical Park in Richmond, California. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Ann Marie Miller and her husband, Roland of Laurel, MD and daughter, Margie Streicker and her husband, Jerry of Sykesville, MD; 4 grandchildren: Trevor Miller and his wife, Kelly, Brandon Miller and his wife, Amy, Kathy Streicker, Jerry Streicker, Jr. and his wife, Laura; 8 great-grandchildren: Brooke, Paige, Delaney, Zoe Miller; Gabriel, Vanessa, Caleb, and Sullivan Streicker. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Abe; 3 brothers: Elwood, Medrick and Thornton Ferrebee Jr.; 7 sisters: Leona Spurling, Josephine Sendoya, Marjorie Rowland, Bernice Kincaid, Thelma Perdue, Delphia Painter, and Evelyn Lee.

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Where is Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster's memorial?
Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster's memorial is located at: Mount Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hayfield, Frederick County, USA.
When did Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster death?
Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster death on 18 Oct 2021 in Laurel, Howard County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster's memorial?
Latitude: 39.2261009
Longitude: -78.2872009

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Abraham S “Abe” Foster

(1917 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery
Hayfield, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2261009, -78.2872009

2. White Graveyard
Hayfield, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2279015, -78.2931976

3. Harper Graveyard
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9. Michael Anderson Graveyard
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Coordinate: 39.2357674, -78.3515320

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13. Hodgson Cemetery
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14. Lamps Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1740790, -78.2929980

15. Yeakley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.2416992, -78.2208023

16. Lamps Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1725006, -78.2957993

17. Back Creek Quaker Cemetery
Gainesboro, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2786100, -78.2569400

18. Rosedale Baptist Church Cemetery
Round Hill, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1929016, -78.2219009

19. Lockhart - Phillips Graveyard #2
Gore, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2556613, -78.3603799

20. Rock Enon Church Cemetery
Rock Enon, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2178612, -78.3863525

21. Bethel Church Cemetery
Gore, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2644005, -78.3780975

22. Ebenezer Christian Church Cemetery
Gore, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2971992, -78.3420029

23. Upper Ridge Cemetery
Nain, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2346992, -78.1808014

24. Wisecarver Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1375008, -78.2872009