Laura Johnson Foster, age 72, of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Born in San Antonio, TX, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Tilman and Mildred Johnson.

Mrs. Foster worked as an instructional assistant in numerous schools during her career. Before retiring, she spent most of her time at Cherry Hill Middle School and Elkton High School, where she was very active in the Special Education Department. Mrs. Foster also loved quilting.

She is survived by her loving companion of 22 years, Mickey Williams; K-9, Muffin; son, Bryan E. Foster, MD; brother, Tilman Johnson, Jr., Annapolis, MD; and 2 grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, H. Ernest Foster, Jr. "Ernie"; brother, Thomas Johnson; and 1 grandchild.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD, where visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interment in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, MD, will be private for immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of the funeral home at the above address.