Patricia Foster Austin

Patricia Ann Foster Austin’s sunrise began on June 23, 1949, and her sunset came on November 2, 2026.

Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and beloved friend. She was a woman of strong faith and an unwavering belief in God, drawing strength and guidance from her faith throughout her life. She loved her family deeply and was a source of wisdom, comfort, and encouragement to those blessed to know her.

Patricia leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Rev. William A. Austin; her children, Michael Austin (Dorothy) and Sandy King (Austin); her grandchildren, Ondria Foddrell (Francis), Christopher Foddrell (Nicole), Brittany Austin, Myran Austin Jr., Jeremiah (Blake) Austin, Brayden Austin, Lexi Green, and Jules Austin; and her great-grandchildren, Mekhi Bland, Nyla Scott, Kenyan Foddrell, and Kristopher Foddrell. She is also survived by her sister, Elaine Tabor; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Foster; her nieces and nephews, Jerry Foster (Tink), Tasha Eury (Sherman), Kenneth Tabor (Head), and Yolanda Tabor (Vonnie) Channell Blevins, Gregory Scales, Danielle Green, Sofia Foster; their children and families; and a host of extended family members and dear friends who will lovingly cherish her memory.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Jeremiah and Ada Foster; her beloved son, Myran Austin; and her brothers, Jerry Foster and Stephen Foster. Their memories remained an enduring part of the story of her life and are now joined with hers in lasting remembrance.

Those who knew Patricia will remember her faith, strength, the laughter and conversations they shared, and the many ways she expressed her love. Her legacy lives on through the family she cherished, the lives she helped shape, and the values she instilled in those she loved.

While saying goodbye is difficult, her family is grateful for the years they were blessed to share with her. We take comfort in her faith, knowing that the God she trusted throughout her life has welcomed her home.

Rest peacefully, Patricia. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, and your love will remain in our hearts forever.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, Virginia 24210. A funeral service celebrating Patricia’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m., with Dr. Don Paxton officiating. Patricia will be laid to rest on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain Home National Cemetery, 53 Memorial Avenue, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604.Blake Austin, Brayden Austin, Darius Eury, Kenneth Tabor, Christopher Foddrell, and Elijah Walker will serve as pallbearers.

Following the funeral service, family and friends are warmly invited to gather for a repass at Rosedale Baptist Church, 26396 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia 24211.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family of Patricia Ann Foster Austin is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.