Mrs. Dianne Foster, age 71 of Jonesboro, passed away, October 2, 2014. She retired from the Clayton County Board of Education. She is survived by her husband, Kendall; children, Melinda (Johnny) Warren of Jonesboro, Lynn (Rick) Partridge of McDonough; sister, Shirley Vasser of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Jessica Connelly, Jacob Partridge, Ashleigh Eidson, Chris Warren; great grandchildren, Dawson Harris, Olivia Connelly, Wyatt Eidson, Athyn Warren and extended family. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2014 in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Burns will officiate. Interment will be at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Flowers accepted or contributions may be made to: American Lung Association, at 1-800-586-4872 or lung.org.