Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com JoAnn McDonald Foster, PhD, 84, of Big Canoe, Georgia, went home to be with our Lord on December 7, 2025. She was born in Ada, Oklahoma in 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe (WWI Veteran) and Pearl McDonald. JoAnn was an active member of the Big Canoe Chapel, where she formed many lasting friendships. JoAnn is survived by her husband, Jack L Foster (together 62 years), Daughter, Leann Elizabeth Sitar, Son-in-Law Doug Sitar, Brielle, NJ and two beautiful Granddaughters, Sadie Sitar and Ellie Sitar, Brielle, NJ, cousin Mary Selby, Garland, TX and other nieces and nephews. JoAnn was passionate about music, where she sang in the Big Canoe Chapel choir for a number of years and other choirs in various churches throughout her life. She was also a passionate educator, and she taught at Auburn University, Kennesaw State University and while living in Belgium she taught for Troy State University at the NATO military base in Geilenkirchen, Germany. She also taught a Masters level distance learning course for troops onboard the USS Carl Vincent Aircraft carrier. She influenced countless students and colleagues, always encouraging them to aspire to their highest potential, and she was an inspiration for her daughter and granddaughters in their educational endeavors as well. JoAnn / Gramma never accepted anything less than your best, and she'd do whatever it took to help you get there. She considered it one of greatest academic achievements when she was asked to rework her Doctoral dissertation and have it published. Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory. There will be no formal service, but we will see her on the other side. We invite everyone that knew JoAnn to celebrate her memory in their own way.