Oksana Marta Foltyn
October 28, 1939 ~ November 2, 2020
Born in:
Beniova, Ukraine
Resided in:
Covington, Georgia
Oksana Marta Tymczuk Foltyn – daughter, sister, friend, teta, wife, Mama, and Babcia (grandmother) – emigrated from her earthly home in Georgia, to her eternal rest in Heaven on Monday, November 2, 2020, at 11:27 AM. She is missed by those of us left behind. We are thankful she blessed us with the legacy of her grace and wisdom.
She is survived by her daughter, Martha, with former husband, Billy, and their daughter, Madeline; twin son, Yarko, with his wife, Dianne, and their children, daughter, Shelby, and twin sons, Chase and Chance; twin daughter, Kasia; and son, Igor with his wife, Kelly, and their daughters, Emma and Isabella, and son, Fisher; her brother, Andrew, with his sons and their families; sister, Nadia, with her husband, her sons and their families; nieces, nephews, cousins. Oksana was preceded to heaven by her husband of 42 and one half years, Zdzislaw Stanislaw Foltyn, also a loving father (Tatuś) and grandfather (Dziadzio); her grandson, Ethan; her parents, Roman and Lubow; her brother, Taras; and other eggs of the Foltyn and Tymczuk baskets.
Oksana’s life was as colorful as the Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky) she shared the knowledge of making with so many people. She was born in Beniowa, Ukraine, on October 28, 1939, as World War II was just beginning to ravage Eastern Europe. Growing up in a beautiful country under an ugly regime, she survived. That survival meant immigrating from Ukraine, to Poland, and finally and thankfully, landing in America.
She sought information, questioning and knowing, about everything. She insisted that her children know how to swim, and that they know how to fish. Correctly, and well. She absolutely loved the ocean, being at and on the beach. She would produce gourmet meals out of whatever was in her kitchen, for one or for a houseful of family and friends. Her pierogi, borscht, and holobchy were legendary.
Oksana taught many so much about so much. She was a polyglot, speaking, reading, and writing her native Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and her learned American English. She had an adorable accent. Her abilities led to her lifelong works of teaching, interpreting, and translating for people, government agencies, schools – as a professor at Morehouse College and Emory University – Pope John Paul II and President Jimmy Carter, among others.
Oksana’s fluency in love and life were her greatest gifts.
A private funeral Mass will be held at Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Conyers, Georgia, on Thursday, November 12, at 1600/4 PM. A celebration of Oksana’s amazing life will be held at a future date.
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My deepest condolences to the Foltyn family, including Kasia, my special friend. ????????????????
Lynn Bolding
Gary and Tilda Stream
I remember Mama Foltyn best in her kitchen, bustling about and laughing at some of my mother’s clumsy, off-color jokes. She was always making sure everyone was fed, then fed some more, and – happy.
She was an amazing woman and I know she will be sorely missed.
My love to all the Foltyn Family.
Martha & Family; Kasia; Igor & Family; and Yarko & Family – Your Mom was such a sweet, kind lady. I am truly going to miss her phone calls and visits, when she could make it in to the bank. I has truly been my priviledge to know her. Prayers for all of you.
Jean Rawlins Lark
I was so blessed to have met Babchia. She was always concerned about anyone involved in your life, and put the well being of others over her own. Her last words to me where “ I love you, I love you, I love you “ and a sweet kiss on the cheek. Babchia, I hope you know how much I love you and how great of an influence you were in my life! Rest In Peace beautiful angel! ❤️
We all love you and have kept your family close in our prayers and in our hearts.
Matthew 25:23
I love you super-duper much. Even though you were not my actual grandma, you still felt like it to me. It is hard for me to lose you. I enjoyed making polish food with you. Every time I saw you, you put a smile on my face. You made me believe in myself. I will miss you so much. Even though you are gone you will be in our hearts, so you will never be gone to us.
Martha I am so very sorry and I am sending a big hug for you when you are feeling in need.
Take care of yourself.
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to your family Igor. I know how much she meant to everyone and I know she will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers up for you, Kelly and the rest if your family.