Dolores Mae Foster

Dolores Mae Foster obituary

Dolores Mae Foster

Dolores Foster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grace Memorial Chapel at Memory Gardens on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Dolores Mae Foster passed into rest on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born July 27, 1943, in Victoria, TX to the late Melvin B. and Lillie Mae Burt Foster. Dolores was a pet shop owner and caregiver most of her life, and she worked for 8 years doing Showtime at HEB. She also enjoyed sewing, puzzles, embroidery, reading books, watching movies, and she loved dogs.

Dolores is survived by her son Robert Troy West, her brothers Ronnie Dale Foster and Clayton Bradley, as well as 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Dolores is preceded in death by her sibling Melvin Jr. Foster.

A chapel service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel, 8819 US Hwy 87N, Victoria, TX. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Ashley Taylor, 901 Foxglove Dr., Edna, TX 77957; 361-676-7027.

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