Rozella Foist Obituary

"Rozella Manis Foist, a long-time resident of Pendleton, Indiana passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, in her home of 78 years surrounded by her immediate family. Rozella was born on May 17, 1917, to Mae Irene (Good) and Virgil Willard Manis in Middletown, Indiana. She was the first-born of five children and outlived her younger siblings. She lived an active and caring life for 106 years. Rozella graduated from Anderson High School in 1935 and married her husband, Russell Foist, in 1938. They were married for 72 years until Russell's death in 2010. She was a resident of Anderson, Indiana until her move to Hancock County in 1955. Rozella was a long-time member of the Eden United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Eastern Star Chapter 101, Eden, Indiana. She was the oldest active member of the Green Township Zeta Club, which is now made up of the daughters and granddaughters of the founding members of the social and literary club. Mrs. Foist is survived by her twin daughters Sandra Foist (Gene Platus) of Philadelphia, PA, and Tamara Pringle (Robert) of Pendleton. She has three grandchildren: Aaron Foist (Rebecca) of Stroudsburg, PA. , Caleb Foist of Gilbert, AZ, and Meredith Pringle (Ted Wegner) of Washington, DC, and four great- grandchildren: Kayce, Henry and Ava Foist of Stroudsburg, PA and Carter Foist of Gilbert, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, and son, Timothy, her parents, Mae and Virgil Manis, and siblings Ethel King, Hazel Ridge, Betty Manis, and Ivan Manis. Visitation will be from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 S. 5 th St, Middletown, IN. A graveside service and burial will follow for family and friends at Miller Cemetery in Middletown. Memorial contributions can be made to Eden United Methodist Church, 2122 E. Eden Rd, Greenfield, IN. Friends may share a memory or condolence online at Ballard and Sons website: www. ballardandsons. com. "