Shirley Ann Foster

Shirley Ann Goss Foster, 64, of Van Buren, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 in Fort Smith after suffering from lung cancer. Her family will miss her but are grateful she is no longer in pain and is in the care of our precious Lord. Shirley was born February 2, 1959 in Kerrville, Texas to the late James Bennie and Doris Lucille (Griffin) Goss. She enjoyed reminding family she was born on the same birthday as her great-grandma, Medora Goss. Shirley was a descendent of the founders of Kerrville.

In her early years, she was baptized and raised in the First United Methodist Church in Kerrville, and in her later years she was lovingly ministered to, as her faith was strengthened, by the congregation of Revis Hills Assembly of God Church in Mountainburg with Pastor Todd Taylor. Shirley retired from TRANE and held various other jobs in her lifetime. One of her most rewarding times was when she helped care for her preschool grandson, whom she loved dearly. She was a humble, accomplished artist in various mediums, but her pen and ink work was exemplary.

All her life she wanted to help others who were in need. She joyfully loved people and was very friendly and generous of heart with a wonderful sense of humor. She also loved animals and was very in tune with nature. She loved her family and left her home for a time to return to Kerrville to help care for her mother in her final days.

Shirley's memory will be cherished by her family and friends. She is remembered as a kind and generous person who loved with all her heart, always wanting to meet any need someone may have. She totally understood the message of Jesus, to love each other.

She is survived by her loving son, Bryan; daughter, Ribbon; grandson, Bryan M. Foster; sister, Barbara Johnston (Franklin); and brother, James D. Goss (Nancy).

A committal service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Brown-Goss Family Cemetery on Spur 100 in Kerrville, where she’ll be laid to rest next to her parents, under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapel in Kerrville. Local arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. All are welcome to join the family in remembering a precious soul.