Mary Mina Foreman

 Mary Mina Rutberg Foreman, was born on July 5, 1930, in Lewiston, Idaho. She peacefully departed this world on March 28, 2025, at Margate Health & Rehab in Jefferson, North Carolina.

Mary was a woman of immense talent and passion, known for her beautiful paintings and her nurturing garden, which flourished under her attentive care. Her artistic spirit not only filled her home with color but also touched the lives of those around her. A devoted mother, she cherished her family deeply and instilled in them a love for creativity and the beauty of nature.

No services will be held.

She is survived by her beloved granddaughters, Laura Burgess, Caroline Traylor and Katie Walker, alongside her daughter-in-law, Theresa Foreman. Together, they carry on her legacy of love, creativity, and an appreciation for the simple joys of life.

Mary's life was shaped by the influence of her late parents, Edward and Mary French Rutberg, as well as her late husband, Jack Lee Foreman, who were beacons of love and guidance throughout her journey. She was also preceded in death by her son, Stephen Foreman, and her daughter, Mary Alice Foreman, both of whom she adored.

As we remember Mary Mina Foreman, we celebrate the life of a remarkable woman who brought art and beauty into the world, leaving an indelible mark on her family and friends. Her memory will forever remain alive in the hearts of those she loved.