Erlene Theresa Foster was born September 2, 1940 in Indianapolis to William and Della Glover Jones. She worked at Ziggy's Barbecue as a waitress and was a member of the VFW in Tell City, Indiana where she participated on the VFW Bowling League.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, David Cain, Penny Hutchinson, Darla Wells, Dawn Ruffin, Tammy Lynn and Cheryl Jones.