Carmela "Carmen" Foster

In Loving Memory of Carmela “Carmen” Foster

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for her life that we announce the passing of Carmen Foster, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and pillar of her family. Carmen departed this world surrounded by love on November 26, 2024, leaving a legacy of joy, compassion, and unwavering love for her family.

Born and residing in Knoxville, TN, Carmen was a devoted mother who is survived by to her two children, Teirra Craigmire (Rashaad), and Tensia Foster (Curtlon) who were her pride and joy. She was a cherished grandmother to two grandchildren, Taikell and Colin, to whom she adored beyond measure. Her beloved cousins, La Queshea Bowman- Marshall (David), Stephani Bowman Robinson, Sonya “Sookie” Bowman (Jeff), and many other loved ones. Preceded in death by her husband, Kirk Foster, her mother Deloris Higley, and grandmother Kohatoes Higley.

She leaves behind a multitude of very special friends including, but not limited to Leticia Willis, Rosheatta McClish, Ciasia Padilla. Preceded in death by best friend Shannon Mathews.

Special thank you to family friend DeVonte Porter, to whom she called "son" as well as Mrs. Carol to whom she admired and adored.

She was the life of every gathering, lighting up rooms with her radiant smile and magnetic personality. Carmen never met a stranger, and those fortunate enough to know her felt the warmth of her kindness and the sincerity of her friendship.

A true nurturer at heart, Carmen cared for every child who crossed her path as if they were her own, offering love, guidance, and a safe haven.

Carmen’s legacy will live on in the countless memories of laughter she shared, the friendships she nurtured, and the lives she transformed with her boundless love. She leaves behind a community richer for having known her and a family deeply grateful for her extraordinary example of selflessness, love, and joy.

Her family invites all who knew her to a celebration of Carmen’s incredible life on December 5th, 2024, at 2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Receiving friends and family from 12p-1p. Celebration of Life 1p-2p. Together, let us honor the woman whose spirit will forever shine in our hearts.

Psalm 139:13-16

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well.

My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."

Rest in eternal peace, Carmen. You will always be missed, but never forgotten.