Foley, Gertrude Lucile (Forsyth) a life time Millington resident passed from our world into God’s Kingdom early Sunday morning June 6, 2010 at her residence, Gertrude was 89.

Gertrude Lucile Forsyth was the daughter of Henry O. & Minnie (Mamerow) Forsyth and was born on August 4, 1920.  Gertrude has been a lifelong Millington resident growing up in Millington and graduating from Millington High School. On March 31, 1940 Gertrude married her husband of 63 years John Dennis Foley, John precedes her in death in July of 2003. Gertrude loved to sew, do needle point, and work in her flower gardens. In addition to raising 9 children she worked hard along side of her husband John in the daily operation of Foley’s Dairy Farm.  Gertrude’s real joy was family raising the children, helping with grandchildren and just spending time with family.

Gertrude leaves to cherish her memory, children, John Foley, Sharon & John Stephens,  Shirley & Wayne Graham, Sondra Foley, Nancy & Russ Bullen, Joel & Ronnie Foley, Michael Foley, Vernon Foley, and Steve & Diane Foley, ten grandchildren,  nine great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She leaves also two sisters, Albertine & Alfred Burns, and Elinor & Charles Kroll,  a brother Jim Forsyth,  sister in-law Ethel Foley,  several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Besides her husband Gertrude is also preceded in death by, three brothers Norman, Henry, and Burton Forsyth, also three sisters, Helen Forsyth, Carolyn Pletcher, and Wilma Jean Forsyth.

Friends may call at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington where the Foley family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday and also on Friday from 11:00 am until just prior to services beginning. The funeral service will be Friday June 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the Hanlin Funeral Home. The burial will follow at the Millington Twp. Cemetery; Pastor Pete Crawford will deliver the funeral message and the committal prayers at the cemetery. Memorial Gifts of Remembrance can be directed to either one of the following three, Parkinson’s Foundation, Kidney Foundation, Millington District Library, or to a charity of your choice. You’re welcome to express personal condolences or share a memory with the family online at hanlinfuneralhome .com   Hanlin Funeral Home has been assisting the Foley family with arrangements.