In Memory

Naomi Sills - Class Of 1965

Naomi Sills

Naomi Ann Foster went home to be with God Jan. 6, 2018, at 7:12 p.m. surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 5, 1947, in Mecca. Naomi is the daughter of Robert and Margaret Sills (both deceased).
She graduated from Rockville High School, worked for Zenith Company in Paris, Ill., finally working for Bemis Company for 26 years and retiring March 3, 2013.


Naomi is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Dawn Runyan (1985); a son, Troy Runyan (1971); mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eva Mae (1991) and Roscoe Runyan (2007); a sister, Mary Thomas; and a special sister-in-law, Shirley Sills (2016).


Naomi is survived by her first husband, Gene (Pam) Runyan of Clinton; a son, Tony (Chris) Runyan of Clinton; a daughter, Jody (Brent) Jeffries of Brazil; a sister, Roberta Wimmer of Rockville; a brother, James Sills of Tennessee; and second husband Kevin Foster of Cloverdale. Naomi is also survived by her grandsons, Michael (Gina) Brown and sons Jacob, Labeaw, Lane, and Jaxon Griffin; Dale Jeffries and fiancée, Tamara Orman; Joshua (Mandy) Jeffries and two daughters of Terre Haute; and great-granddaughter, Allysa Freya Snow Jeffries; Nathan Jeffries and Jacob Jeffries; and several nieces and nephews.


Cremation has been entrusted with Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, with burial at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Clinton. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cards can be sent to: Naomi Foster - Jody Jeffries, 18 W. Joseph St., Brazil, IN 47834. Or if you prefer, please make a monetary donation to the Alzheimer Association of Terre Haute.


Naomi was a strong woman, strength for her children, a role model, a best friend, and a wonderful mother. She knew what unconditional love was. She would spend time outdoors watching planes go over her house, which she enjoyed very much, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.


We will miss and love you everyday mom, grandma, great-grandma. You go fly higher than those airplanes in God's heavenly kingdom. Hugs and kisses: See ya later, Mom. - Jody and Tony

Published on January 9, 2018