Kaelyn Marie Foster, 24, was born on Aug. 31, 2000. A cherished daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend passed away along with her father Eddie Foster, on Nov. 11, in Walton.
Kaelyn is survived by her mother Jennifer Phoenix and brother Garett Foster of Walton, maternal grandparents Ellen and Steve Craft of Fleischmanns, Jerry Phoenix of Walton, and her paternal grandmother Linda Johnson of Oneonta. She is survived by her boyfriend Dakota Finch and her very best friend her dog “Odie.” She will be missed by her uncles Jason Phoenix (Jackie Budine), Rick Foster and aunt Cassandra Hillis.
She was predeceased by paternal grandfather Richard Foster, maternal great grandparents Ray and Edith Place and Earl and Lina Phoenix.
She was employed by Horizons as a care provider.
Kaelyn’s favorite color was purple. She loved all animals and would often bring home stray or abandoned animals or make calls to check on injured squirrels or other wildlife, Christmas and Christmas movies, crafting, vacations with her family in Long Lake and trips to Taco Bell. She loved everyone for who they were and found the good in everyone. Her laughter when with her friends was contagious.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. tp 1 p.m. at the New Hope Community Church located at 45 Stockton Ave, Walton.
Service will be held at the New Hope Community Church with Pastor Lisa Ruth Mays officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society 46610 State Highway 10, Delhi, NY 13753 www.heartofthecatskills.org.
Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton, New York. Expressions of sympathy may be made online by visiting www.courtneyfh.com.
