Antoinette "Toni" Foster

Antoinette “Toni” Trosley Foster went to join our Holy Lord on April 22, 2026. She went peacefully in her sleep with her husband of 73 years, Frederick Donald Foster by her side. She was born on October 23, 1935, in Wood River, Illinois, but settled in Baton Rouge in 1969. A vivacious person who lit up the room with her smile and laughter, she never met a stranger. She was the hub of the family and gave her all to everyone. This included being a fantastic daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend. She had an enormous heart and gave freely of her time and talent to her family and community. She served as a Cub Scout den mother, Brownie Leader, homeroom mother, volunteer at church and for the American Cancer Society. The talents she possessed were innumerable. They included being a fantastic cook and seamstress. She enjoyed life to the fullest enjoying tennis, golf, mahjong, bridge, and traveling just to name a few. There was nothing she enjoyed more or would not do for her family. She will be sorely missed by her family and all who had the pleasure of meeting her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Trosley and Mary Tomlanovich Trosely; and sister Barbara Tomlanovich Scheihing. She is survived by her son, Dr. Tom Foster and wife Shannon Freneaux Foster; daughters, Cathy “Cat” Foster Pitre and husband Michael Pitre, and Lori Foster Craig and husband Jeff Craig; grandchildren, Lauren Foster Hounshell (Adam), Tyler Foster (Emily), Brett Foster, Claire Garrett, Danielle Pitre Peterman (Robbie), Stefan Pitre (Tiffanie), and Kara Pitre; and great-grandchildren are Madilyn Hounshell, Connor Hounshell, Addyson Hounshell, Patrick Foster, Carter Aucoin, Norah Pitre, Millie Pitre, August Pitre, and Gideon Peterman. A Private Memorial Service will be held for her family.