Amelia Gertrude “Polly” (Marpole) Foster, 96, of Stephens City, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Born on November 7, 1929, in Berkeley County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William N. Marpole and Leota Amelia (Slonaker) Marpole. Polly attended Martinsburg High School and spent her life dedicated as a homemaker, creating a warm and loving home for her family. She was a woman of faith and was affiliated with the Assembly of God.

Polly married Gilbert Lee Foster, Sr., on May 28, 1945, in Hagerstown, Maryland. They enjoyed 75 years together until his passing on December 26, 2020.

She is survived by her son, Gene Lynn Foster of Stephens City, VA; her cherished grandchildren, Deana R. Ricketts, Selena D. Sundy, Amee L. Foster, Sean E. Foster, Kirsten R. Burke, and Kwinten S. Foster; along with 18 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Polly was preceded in death by her son, Gilbert L. Foster, Jr.; her sisters, Louise E. Marpole Barrett, Eleanor J. Marpole Self, Ruth M. Marpole Miller, Norma Leota Marpole Hess, and Wilda Marpole Newbraugh; and her brothers, Spencer Marpole, Lyle L. Marpole, Harold Marpole, and Larry Marpole.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. A funeral service will be held the following day Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Pastor Jamie Zirkle and Pastor Harold Sundy officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park.