Henrietta Black Foster was born February 14, 1923. She
went to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on June 12,
2023. She began her life in Atlanta, Georgia, the fourth child
born to Henry Black and Grace McGinnis Black.
Henrietta had two sisters, Christine Black Langford and
Genell Black Nuckolls and one brother, Lloyd Black.
They all preceded her in death.

She met the love of her life, Homer L. Foster and they
were married July 12, 1943. At that time Homer was
serving in the military. He was deployed overseas soon
after their wedding to defend our Country during WWII.
They enjoyed 53 years together before he passed away
in 1996.
In her professional life Henrietta served as Head
Registrar at Alabama School of Trades. She was always
a welcoming and friendly face to the students who
attended there.
Henrietta and Homer were very committed to their
Christian faith and were loyal members of Paden
Baptist Church in Gadsden.
The Fosters had the gift of hospitality. Their home was
always warm and welcoming, filled with laughter, love

and great food. They made everyone feel special and
loved. Their home was your home.
They housed many international students who attended
Gadsden State Community College. They gave them a
loving home away from home, becoming like parents to
young people from Columbia, Venezuela and other
places around the world.
Henrietta is survived by her nieces, Jean Langford Dykes
(Nolan) and Rita Langford Helton (Bill); nephews
Wendell Langford (Joan), Jack Langford and Gerrald
Henry Black Sullivan (Diane Mazur). Great nieces;
Sherry Langford Lewis (Chris), Christie Dykes Nichols
(Todd), Dana Lea Langford, Dawn Langford Hucks,
Robin Sullivan, Katie Sullivan Sikora (Walt); Great
nephews; Keith Langford (Tammie), Michael Nolan
Dykes, Jackson Langford (Cristie), Samuel Langford
(Glynis), Tim Sullivan (Teresa). Great Great nieces;
McKinsey Langford, Karlea Grace Langford, Sarah
Sullivan, Marylana Sikora. Great Great nephews;
Zachary Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Jacob David Taunton,
James Ryan Taunton, Luke Foster Taunton, John
Andrew Taunton, Barrett Dykes, Jackson Langford,
Owen Langford, Samuel Hucks, Jacob Sullivan, Devin
Sullivan, Josh Sullivan, Bryce Sullivan, Taylor Sikora and
Collin Sullivan. Great, Great, Great nieces; Rylee Lewis,
Bryn Sikora and Siena James Taunton. Great, Great,
Great nephews; Nate Lewis, Lucas Ricciardella. A special

thank you for dear friend and long time caregiver to
Henrietta, Jeannette Cassity.