Kaye Carter Foster

Kaye Carter Foster, of Beech Bluff, Tennessee, passed away on October 16, 2024 in her home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 78. She lived an adventurous and full life. She dedicated her life to educating elementary school age children and had a true passion for it, as she was beloved by her students. She also absolutely loved to travel and create life experiences and memories, with her favorite type of travel being cruises. Kaye was born on September 16, 1946, in Saltillo, Tennessee. She grew up in Sardis, Tennessee, with her older brothers Van and Don and little sister Sharon (deceased). She attended Bethel College where she gained her undergraduate degree and teaching certificate. She met and fell in love with Richard Foster, eventually getting married during their senior year at Bethel. Subsequently, she gained her Masters in Education from Memphis State University. She began her teaching career at a small school in Clarksburg, Tennessee for one year. After which, she began teaching at Caywood Elementary in Lexington, Tennessee, where she taught for most of her career. Later, after two years of early retirement and missing teaching, she resumed work at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, Tennessee where she finished a lifetime career of education. She spent most of her free time during those years supporting her husband Richard as Lexington High School’s head girls basketball coach. Her children joke that they grew up on concession stand food. Many remember her for being an adamant supporter of her husband and his basketball teams over the years. Kaye and Richard retired from education/coaching the same year and began their retired phase of life together. They focused on time with family including helping raise four grandchildren in Nashville and traveling with friends and family. Their favorite trips were spent on Royal Caribbean cruise ships sharing meals at the Captains table and hitting new coastal destinations making new friends along the way. As many know, Kaye never met a stranger. In addition, she was a tremendous cook and baker. Her love language was “acts of service”, and she was always ready to help those in need. She is survived by her husband, Richard Foster, her daughter Charity Elizabeth Foster (Bill) McConnell of Brentwood, Tennessee, her son Ryan (April) Foster of Jackson, Tennessee; two brothers Van (Dianne) Carter of Saltillo, Tennessee and Don (Reba) Carter of Jackson, Tennessee; four grandchildren Foster McConnell, Nolan Foster, Logan Foster, and Lila Kate Foster. She was preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Pauline Carter of Sardis, Tennessee, and her sister; Sharon Carter. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 20th at 2PM at Reed’s Chapel in Lexington, Tennessee. Visitation will be Saturday, October 19th also at Reed’s Chapel from 6PM-9PM and Sunday at 1PM until time of service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital, her favorite charitable organization.

Kaye Carter Foster

September 16, 1946 - October 16, 2024