Patricia Patty Jane Foster de Rojas

Patricia Jane Foster de Rojas, 77, of St. Augustine, FL passed away July 14, 2021. She was born January 5, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL. Patty attended Andrew College in Cuthbert, GA then moved to Atlanta, GA. She worked at Crawford Long Hospital Department in the Payroll department, where she met Jose de Rojas in 1965 and the two fell in love. They were engaged in 1966 and were married in Jacksonville, FL on June 3, 1967.

Patty and Jose settled in Atlanta, GA and began their 54 years together as a married couple. In 2006 they moved to St Augustine, FL where they currently reside.

She enjoyed bowling in the 70’s and 80’s. Patty was involved with the school PTAs (even President at one point) and other charity work supporting the school and community of Lithonia, GA where she raised her kids. She participated in Bible studies and her faith has always been an important part of her life. She has enjoyed watching her 9 grandkids participate in a multitude of sports and activities over the last 30 plus years. Patty will always be remembered for her kind and giving heart. Patty was known to send cards to people just because.

Patty loved her children and grandchildren very much. She went by many names, Kitten and Honey to Jose, Mom and Mama to her children, Grandmama and Mema to her grandchildren, and to all of us she was our TURTLE.

Patty made many friends in her 77 years and had a strong belief in God. We are sure she will look out for all of us from her heavenly home. She will be our guiding Angel. We will miss you Turtle!

Patty is preceded in death by her father James Walton Foster, her mother Martha Jane Hester Foster, and her brother James Walton Foster Jr.

Patty is survived by her husband of 54 years Jose I. de Rojas, her sons Richard (Richie) A. de Rojas and wife Heather G. de Rojas, Robert (Robbie) A. de Rojas and wife Christie Gjervold de Rojas, daughter Teresa Jane de Rojas Geyling and husband Alexander (Alex) J. Geyling, grandson Jay A. de Rojas, and 8 precious granddaughters, Haley Ann de Rojas Wiggins and husband John T. Wiggins, Victoria J. Geyling, Ariana J. Geyling, Alyssa J. Geyling, Kaley J. de Rojas, Addison K. de Rojas, Isabella R. de Rojas, and Harper Q. de Rojas, her Aunt Anita (Teipel), and her Uncle Dick (Richard Hester), several cousins, several nieces and nephews, sister in law Judith Foster, and sister in law Ana Serrano and husband Ramon Serrano.

Memorial arrangements have been made for Monday July 19 at 2:00 pm at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to your choice of the following organizations:

Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, where her granddaughter, Alyssa Geyling received her hearing and speech support and early education. https://hscky.org/support/#donate

Betty Griffin Center, an organization that supports victims of domestic violence. Please designate your donation to the St. Augustine/St. John’s County location. https://bettygriffincenter.org/donate/