Lauretta June Foster

11/28/1950 - 8/25/2024

Lauretta June Foster

11/28/1950 - 8/25/2024


Lauretta June Foster (Bonkowski) left this world and walked into heaven, her eternal home on August 25, 2024. Her joyful spirit has touched the lives of so many here on earth. Lauretta came into this world on November 28, 1950, to Edward and Gladys Bonkowski, and at the age of 73, she departed this world leaving a void in the lives of so many people.

Lauretta is survived by her daughter - Amee Laurelle Foster (Matthew Gandy) of Clearwater, FL, son - Sean Eric Foster (Kerry) of Inwood, WV, brother - Donald Bonkowski of LaGrange, sister - Teresa Rudolph (Randy) of LaGrange, 6 Grandchildren, Tynlee, Elyahna, Josephyne, Everlee, Maximus, Lillyann, nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends she loved with all her heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Bonkowski Jr., Gladys Bonkowski (nee Shreve), brother, Larry Bonkowski, Grandson, Gabriel Foster as well as her grandparents, and other beloved family members.

Lauretta graduated from Fairdale High School, class of 1968 and stayed in contact with many of her high school friends through the years. 

Lauretta was involved in serving in the Church wherever she lived.  She loved the Lord with all her heart and demonstrated that throughout her life. As a young adult Lauretta served at Philadelphia Teen Challenge. Her service in ministry stretched throughout churches here in Louisville as well as in Virginia, West Virginia and Florida.    

She has left a legacy of love, joy and Christ wherever she has called home. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on November 2, 2024 at LaGrange Assembly of God, 2109 W Hwy 146, LaGrange KY 40031.  

Visitation with family will begin at 10:30am with the Service at 11am. 

Interment will be a private family gathering at Louisville Memorial Gardens East, 11601 Ballardsville Rd, Louisville, KY. 

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be given to AG World Missions, 1445 N Boonville Ave, Springfield MO  65802, Contribution Sub-Ledger  #29770321: AGWM. For online giving use the link: https://giving.ag.org/Give/Details/600001-297703

Condolences (2)



Angela Wilburn

It takes a village to raise a child. When I moved to OC, and met two of my best friends—I got to have their mama in my life. Back then, I didn’t understand the “light” that comes from those who love Jesus (I know now). She emitted that light 💡! I’m grateful to have known her!!

Tenisha Collins

I loved doing devotions with her. She and I would comment on each other’s Bible reading progress and the impact particular scriptures had on our lives. She was so sweet and will be missed dearly.