Xanthia Foulks, 78, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco. According to her wishes, cremation was arranged through Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Xanthia was a school teacher for 25 years. She started her career at Waco High School and later taught at Richfield High School in Waco. She completed her distinguished career at Trinity High School in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District.
Xanthia was married to her husband, James Evans Foulks, for 56 years.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary Retz, who died in 2008.
Xanthia is survived by her husband, James; two daughters, Janet Foulks from the DFW area and Judy Marblestone of Brunswick, Maine. She also is survived by three grandchildren, Chad Retz of Dallas and Nolan and Chloe Marblestone of Brunswick, Maine.
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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On behalf of Providence Hospice, I would like to express our sincerest condolences on the passing of Ms. Foulks. We consider it a great privilege and trust to have cared for this precious lady. May you have and keep many precious memories to strengthen and encourage you in the days ahead. May God give you peace and grace.
Chaplain Danny
So sorry for your loss. Thanks for allowing us to help care for her.
Merry Wilburn, chaplain, Providence Hospice.
Dearest Jim & Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Xan was such a wonderful and energetic person and always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.
I will cherish the time I spent working with her in the promotion and advancement of tourism.
Ava
Palestine, Texas