of Benton, AR
March 29, 1938 - November 18, 2024
Billie Jean Franklin Foster born March 29, 1938; parents, Lillie Harmon Franklin and Kenneth Elwood Franklin. Married James Herald Foster on December 22, 1956.
Preceding Jean in death are her parents, K.E. and Lillie Franklin; sister, Winnie Gail Hill and loving husband, James "Stump Foster. Jean leaves behind to cherish her memory daughter, Lisa Gail Foster Dunning; granddaughter, Jamie Jean Reinhart; grandson, Marcus Anthony Dunning; sister, Bettie Franklin Luper of Bentonville; great grandson, Russell William Reinhart; extended family and countless friends.
Jean Foster was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She moved to Arkansas from Texas with her family, in 9th grade. At the age of 10, she was saved and baptized. Jean married her high school sweetheart and enjoyed a long, wonderful marriage. She went straight to college for early childhood education and received her masters degree from UCA in early childhood education. She loved being a teacher and then a counselor at elementary schools in Benton, AR. Jean was a long-time member of First Baptist Church and she loved the fellowship with her church family.
She enjoyed spending time baking and was a fantastic cook. Jean also loved attending book clubs and playing bunko with her friends. She was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton, Arkansas 72015.
Burial will follow the service at New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton.
Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home of Benton.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013150700.
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11 Condolence(s)
Stacye Shelnut
Monday, December 2, 2024
Hated to hear of Mrs. Jean’s passing. She was the counselor at Howard Perrin when I started there years ago as AP. She was always so kind to me. It was evident through our conversations how much she adored her family. I know you guys will miss her tremendously.
Doug and Jeannette Curtis
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Mrs. Foster was an amazing lady. She had such a special touch and reached many people. We loved her!
Fairy mcmahan[amm
Sunday, November 24, 2024
My late husband Bill was good friends with "Sump" and they
played tothther for the Benton Panthers. They were a sweet couple and we enjoyed being their friends.
George Archer
Saturday, November 23, 2024
I had Mrs. Foster in 5th grade at Eastside Elementary and she was one of my favorite teachers. Rest in peace Mrs. Foster
Kristi Reeves Bundrick
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Mrs. Foster was my 5th grade teacher and I loved her so much. She was patient and put up with a lot from out rowdy class. She was great.
Carolyn Myers ( formerly Gilkie)
Saturday, November 23, 2024
I have the fondest memories of working with Jean at Angie Grant Elementary School in Benton. She often spoke of her husband "Jim" and her daughter Lisa. May her memory be a blessing to her family, friends and loved ones.
Kathy Tolbert
Friday, November 22, 2024
Mrs. Foster was the counselor at Howard Perrin when I started working there. She was just one of the kindest truest friends a new teacher could have. She read a book called “100 Dresses” to the kids I think and they loved it. After she retired we stayed friends and kept in touch some! She had a strong faith in Jesus and positive attitude and loved her family! She will be missed!
Teresa (Radican) Welch
Friday, November 22, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Mrs. Jean Fosters passing. She was my 5th grade teacher at Caldwell Elementary many years ago. She was such a kind person and a wonderful teacher. Prayers for her family and friends.
Debbie Elliott
Friday, November 22, 2024
Larry Davis
Friday, November 22, 2024
Mrs. Foster was my 5th grade teacher at Eastside Elementary. She was always pleasant and talked about her family and how proud she was of them. She was a great teacher and she always liked having spelling B’’s. I spoke with her a couple of years ago and it was such a pleasure seeing her. I know she had a impact on my life along with many many others.
Marilyn Dusek
Friday, November 22, 2024
Jean was so much fun to be with. My husband and I were able to travel on several senior adult trips with her and Stump and our FBC group. Praying peace and sweet memories for the family.