Stella "Tynsy" Foster

April 26, 1948 - May 16, 2021

Stella Irene “Tynsy” Foster, age 73, of Grove, Oklahoma passed from this life on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Tynsy was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on April 26, 1948, to Clarence and Hazel (Fink) Cross. She married the love of her life, Ronald Foster. Tynsy had a knack for sewing her most of life. Her 'stuffed bear' creations, designed from the clothing of a deceased loved one, made her known world-wide. She had a loving desire to comfort others at their times of need. The bears became a blessing for hundreds of families as she individually created each one and mailed them all over the world. Channel 6 even broadcast a documentary on her and her loving accomplishments. Shortly after she and her husband moved to Grove in 1999, she opened 'Tynsy's Alterations' on Grand Street. Her seamstress abilities kept her busy for the next 20 years until she finally retired in 2019. Tynsy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Grove. She will be greatly missed by her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister. Those left to cherish her memory; her husband Ron Foster; children Cathy Moore, Callie Welty and Robyn Ivy; granddaughter, Krystal Shepherd; and two brothers David Cross and Sam Cross. Memorial services will be at 11am Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Trinity Baptist Church, Grove. Pastor Robert Carter to officiate. Arrangements entrusted to Nichols-Stephens Funeral & Cremation Services.