Jeannette Marie "Nanny" Foster, 50, of Chaptico, MD passed away June 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with diabetes. Nanny was born on July 16, 1964 in Herndon, VA to Marie Cecil and the late Melvin Foster.

In 1982, Nanny graduated from McDonough High School. In 1990, she earned a Certificate in Secretarial Sciences from the Community College of Southern Maryland; though she never pursued a career as a secretary. She had a love for cooking and caring for livestock.

She worked as a cook in many Southern Maryland restaurants; where she enjoyed watching others enjoy her delicious cuisines. Her greatest career accomplishment was working at White Plains Livestock Farm. There she bought, sold and cared for livestock for over 10 years. Nanny had a natural love for animals, especially horses. Beginning in her early childhood and throughout her life, she enjoyed riding and competing in speed and special events throughout Maryland.

She participated and supported local 4-H horse clubs; which gave her the opportunity to work with children. Nanny owned a beautiful stallion, "Holly Sand Tip," who currently resides in Calvert County with friends. She was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, National Barrel Horse Association, Southern Maryland Trail Riders and Mounted Wanders; 4 H, and Trail Riders Association.

In addition to her mother, Marie Cecil, Nanny is survived by her step-mother, Joyce Foster; sisters, Deborah Knott, Anita Stevens (Marin), and Kerry McKay; her brother, Lawrence Melvin Foster, Jr. (Corey Anne); her uncles, Joe Gerald, Marvin Bles, Eddie Foster (Jeanie); her special cousin, Greg Foster (Diane); her nephew, Kevin McKay; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Melvin Foster.

Family will receive friends for Nanny's Life Celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Rev. Joe Orlando at 1:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Graveside Service will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin McKay, Matt Peacher, Kris Foster, Bill Goddard, Martin Siebert, and Nate Hedrick. Serving as an honorary pallbearer will be Mike Peacher. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, 1701 North Bearegard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.