JoAnn Foust

JoAnn Foust born April 18,1939, in Englewood, New Jersey, to the late Harry Mills of Santo, Domingo and the late Sally Warrick of South Boston, VA. God called her home on December 31, 2025.

JoAnn remained in New Jersey with her father until the age of 12, while her mother moved to Brooklyn, New York, to care for her grandmother. At 12 years old, JoAnn joined her mother, the late Sally Warrick, and her late Aunt Suzie Bell in Brooklyn. It was there that she met the love of her life, her late husband, Baxter Lee Foust Jr. On December 3, 1955, at just sixteen years old, JoAnn Warrick and Baxter Lee Foust Jr. were united in marriage.

She was employed with Merrill Lynch, NY Fire Department, Bassolino Plumbing, and Albany Medical Center where she retired.

JoAnn was a wonderful cook who loved music, dancing, and drawing. She was very active in her community, serving on tenant patrol and participating in her children’s school as a member of the school board. She also belonged to a club with many families in her building, where they organized bus rides, dances, card games, and other activities. JoAnn had a deep love for children, and her home was always full—whether with family or friends, there was always someone there.

In 2000, JoAnn moved to Albany to be closer to her children. She reconnected with relatives there and formed many new friendships. JoAnn was deeply loved by all who knew her.

JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother, sister-in-law and friend. She will be missed dearly. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren so very much.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Richard Foust.

She leaves to cherish her memories her 5 children, Kason Shabazz, of Albany,NY, Gail Foust, of Albany, NY, InJah Tafari, of Brooklyn, NY, Karen Foust, of Albany, NY, Mara Foust- Victoria Albany, NY; 16 grandchildren, Passion, Jennifer, Richard, Kason, Kareem, Akeem, Terron,(Desiree),Shamel, Tyler, Amir, Mariyah, Princess, Sameerah, Madison, Nouran, Karam; also 16 great grandchildren; son-in-law, Antonio Victoria; daughter-in-law, Marwa Hamdi-Tafari; Sister-in-laws, Myfawney Parker of MD, Marsha Cooper of MD, Ursula Foust of VA, Lois Foust of AL, Kim Cooper of D.C., brother-in-laws, Orlando Foust, of AL, Burton Cooper, of D.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to cherish her memory.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A funeral ceremony to immediately follow. Interment to be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Calverton National Cemetery, Wading River, NY 11792.