Irene Myrtle Jones Foster "Granny"

 

Myrtle Irene “Granny” Jones Foster (1895-1991).  Granny is Anna’s grandmother, her mother’s mother.  Granny was born and raised in the Milton- Alpharetta, Georgia, area.  She had 6 siblings, 5 sisters and  a brother.

Irene married Paul Everette Foster.  They had eight children, four died at birth.  Paul was a Singer Sewing Machine Salesman.  They moved to Marietta, Georgia.  Paul died as a young man leaving Irene to care for their four children.  They lived all around Marietta.  On several streets I see the houses or lots they used to lived in.  They jokingly said they moved often, when the rent was due.  But I think they probably moved in town during school months and further out during growing season.

Irene took over part of her late husband’s skills.  She became a Singer Sewing Machine repair person.  She also was Nannie and practical nurse.  All her four children reached adulthood and did good with families of their own.