Jeannette Marie “Nanny” Foster, 50 of Chaptico, MD, passed away June 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with diabetes. Nanny was born on July 16, 1964 in Herndon, VA to Marie Cecil and the late Melvin Foster. In 1982, Nanny graduated from McDonough High School. In 1990, she earned a Certificate in Secretarial Sciences from the Community College of Southern Maryland; though she never pursued a career as a secretary. She had a love for cooking and caring for livestock. She worked as a cook in many Southern Maryland restaurants; where she enjoyed watching others enjoy her delicious cuisines. Her greatest career accomplishment was working at White Plains Livestock Farm. There she bought, sold and cared for livestock for over 10 years. Nanny had a natural love for animals, especially horses. Beginning in her early childhood and throughout her life, she enjoyed riding and competing in speed and special events throughout Maryland. She participated and supported local 4-H horse clubs; which gave her the opportunity to work with children. Nanny owned a beautiful stallion, “Holly Sand Tip,” who currently resides in Calvert County with friends. She was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, National […]
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