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Lindsey Foland

December 6, 1950 - April 20, 2012
Atlanta, Georgia

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“I wish that I had had an opportunity to get to know Lindsey better. I know that she had to be very special from all that I knew of her through...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Mary Ann Hall - Marietta, GA

“I had the great good fortune of not only working with Lindsay as an actor and stage manager, but in touring in a show called LET ME HEAR YOU SMILE...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Rusty Fox - Los Angeles, CA

“And I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly And looking back down at me Smiled reassuringly... ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: Johniene Papandreas

“The only word that has been on my mind has been inconsolable. But that describes me, not her. Twenty years ago we set out on this journey together....Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: Caren - partner

“Having been good friends with Lindsey’s father, John Foland, for many years, I had heard many, many tales of Lindsey before I finally got the...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Shân Willis - NY - Friend

“Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson, from "Requiem" ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Shân Willis - NY - Friend

“Lindsey directed me in several shows at the Broach Theatre. She was as funny as she was talented. She was a staunch ally and a fierce enemy. I...Read More » ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Philip Powell - High Point, NC

“There are so many memories, mostly from high school. Half days our senior year, playing euchre at Lindsey's house every afternoon when we were...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Katrina (Lowther) Blackwell - IN

“Lindsey will forever have a Coors Light in one hand while smacking her forehead with the other:) ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Lisa Dames - Greensboro, NC

“Lindsey's words and actions are ones that have always stuck with me. Most memorable ,at the moment, are the words...."Ashby, you must ALWAYS wear a...Read More » ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Ashby - Greensboro, NC

“We never met Lindsey, but we know and love Kris -- and by knowing Kris and hearing about her, we came to love and admire Lindsey as well. She fought...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Melba & John Hayden - Orange Park, FL

“I met Lindsey when she directed me in Tom, Dick annd Harry at The Broach Theatre. I was terrified of disappointing her. Id heard so much about her...Read More » ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Erin O'Connor Johnson - NC

“My heart breaks for Lindsey's family and friends. I remember her so much from her high school days - specifically in band. She was always such a...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Toni Voss Dickover - Noblesville, IN

“You made an impression on me as a child as my older cousin who was witty and humorous. My memories are with pony Teddy at your farm and your visit...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Susan Burris - cousin

“Forever ago we were best friends. Though it seems like yesterday, we each have lived many lives since then. I am grateful for old memories and happy...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Mary Campbell Wright - IN

“Lindsey welcomed me to the family immediately. I loved talking with her about everything. She shared so many experiences and I can't pick just one...Read More » ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Lisa Foland - Las Vegas, NV

“I met Lindesy through Caren. Lindsey made such a difference in Caren's life. I will always remember most - Lindsey's gentle face as she would work...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: genny medford - Powder Springs, GA

“My teacher & tormentor, my hero & friend, my sister...there is a hole in my heart that can never be filled. I love you. ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Miki Foland Gaw - Port St Lucie, FL

“I love you. ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: Kristen Foland Sullivan - FL

“My memories are too numerous to mention. You were my sister and friend. I have never known life without you. I don't know when I will run out of...Read More » ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Kristen Foland Sullivan - FL

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Born December 6, 1950 in Noblesville IN, Lindsey Foland of Atlanta GA died of respiratory failure April 20, 2012 at Grady Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind her partner of 19 years, Caren Elizabeth Carr; her father, John Addison Foland, siblings Kristen Foland Howard Sullivan, Michele Foland Gaw, and Jon Howe Foland; nieces and nephews John David Howard, Margaret Lindsey Howard, Jon Wesley Foland, Brenden Patrick Foland, and Janie Michele Foland; the Carr family, and many treasured friends. She attended Indiana University and worked in theatre as an actor, director and stage manager. She will be remembered for her humor, independent spirit, empathy, and fierce common sense. After a complicated course post lung cancer surgery, she worked hard at the difficult tasks of rehabilitation and recovery and met these challenges with grace and courage.
A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for her life will be held 2pm Sunday, May 27, at St Mark United Methodist Chapel in Atlanta GA. Reception following at her home. Charitable contributions may be made in her name to the ASPCA or the ARDS Foundation.

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I wish that I had had an opportunity to get to know Lindsey better. I know that she had to be very special from all that I knew of her through Caren. I will miss hearing about her but know how very ill she had been. My sympathy to Caren and all of Lindsey's family.

Posted by: Mary Ann Hall - Marietta, GA - Friend May 15, 2012

I had the great good fortune of not only working with Lindsay as an actor and stage manager, but in touring in a show called LET ME HEAR YOU SMILE where I played her brother through 70 years of their being together as a family. And she was just that.....when I looked into Lindsay's eyes each performance there was the family I have always longed for....caring, loving, funny and warm. Lindsay and her father John will always be in my heart where my true family resides.

Posted by: Rusty Fox - Los Angeles, CA - Friend May 11, 2012

And I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly
And looking back down at me
Smiled reassuringly...

Posted by: Johniene Papandreas May 03, 2012

The only word that has been on my mind has been inconsolable. But that describes me, not her.
Twenty years ago we set out on this journey together. She introduced me to groundedness and clarity, fun and being in the moment. Lindsey, you gave me roots and wings.
Wait, that isn't quite right. Truth is, we gave each other roots and wings.

Posted by: Caren - partner May 01, 2012

Having been good friends with Lindsey’s father, John Foland, for many years, I had heard many, many tales of Lindsey before I finally got the chance to meet her. She came to New York on a casting trip. We set up a dinner meeting, and as I walked in the door, we recognized each other immediately, sparks flying, lost sisters together at last. We connected, we “got” each other, we felt like we’d known each other for years. We drank

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Posted by: Shân Willis - New York (and Indianapolis), NY - Friend Apr 30, 2012

Home is the sailor, home from the sea,
And the hunter home from the hill.
~ Robert Louis Stevenson, from "Requiem"

Posted by: Shân Willis - New York (and Indianapolis), NY - Friend Apr 30, 2012

Lindsey directed me in several shows at the Broach Theatre. She was as funny as she was talented. She was a staunch ally and a fierce enemy. I learned early on, I wanted to always be on her side. She and I became fast friends during the production of "Moon Over Buffalo". Hall Parrish (our friend) was passing then, and she helped guide the Broach family through the painful process of loss.

I don't know what else to say other than "Thanks Lindsey, for the laughs and the love." Much Peace.

Posted by: Philip Powell - High Point, NC - friend Apr 30, 2012

There are so many memories, mostly from high school. Half days our senior year, playing euchre at Lindsey's house every afternoon when we were supposed to be looking for jobs - Lindsey, Cathy, Tim and I. Working with Lindsey and her mom at the state fair. Qualifications at the track. Lindsey driving us home from downtown Indy and turning right onto Fall Creek from Delaware into the wrong side of the median. After high school when I lived in Indy,

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Posted by: Katrina (Lowther) Blackwell - Fishers, IN - Friend Apr 30, 2012

Lindsey will forever have a Coors Light in one hand while smacking her forehead with the other:)

Posted by: Lisa Dames

- Greensboro, NC - Antagonist Apr 29, 2012

Lindsey's words and actions are ones that have always stuck with me. Most memorable ,at the moment, are the words...."Ashby, you must ALWAYS wear a watch as a stage manager." At a time when one wore watches to tell the time, where today we use our phones, who knows why I wasn't wearing one. Battery died, laziness, my wrist was tired. Any way, the next evening at rehearsal, Lindsey handed me a watch. "No more excuses." She told me. I

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Posted by: Ashby - Greensboro, NC - dear friend Apr 29, 2012

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I appreciate the stories ohers have shared. I am not able to write about her right now so I am thankful that others have.My earliest memory is of Lindsey dropping her bottle to reach for me from her crib. As kids we were terrible to each other. As adults we were inseperably attached.She has walked with me through my darkest times and has shared the joyous moments of my life. I am blessed to have been her sister and friend.

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And then there was the time that she and her dog Streudel were arrested on the same day...

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Posted by Caren from Atlanta, GA - partner on
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Some memories she shared with me:

When her dad worked in early tv, as a child being able to meet Bob Keeshan, who would not appear until he was in his proper uniform of Captain Kangaroo.

Being sung to on a tv special by Della Reese; she always wanted to go to the Museum of Broadcasting and see if she could find this again.

later on,
Cutting first period band every day for a whole semester to eat breakfast with Tim Ramsey; she was not one for caring about consequences. Not even with a father on the school board.

Driving up in her MG convertible and springing Laura Ross out of her Catholic high school in the afternoon.

Seeing the Beatles live and in person.

Riding up in the elevator to the Rainbow Room, with Liza and Vincent Minelli. Lindsey was still fresh faced young person from midwest. This was a very quiet elevator... READ MORE →

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Posted by Wade Moore - co/worker and friend from way back on
April 30, 2012

I worked on the production of TWIGS in Montgomery that you mention above. It really was a special show amongst the many that she directed at the Lamplighter. The Gin Game was another really fine... READ MORE →

Posted by Miki Gaw from Port St Lucie, FL - Sister on
May 04, 2012

The Beatles concert was where & when she chipped her front tooth!

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The first dog we ever had was a miniature collie named Tammy. Lindsey loved that dog so much that she wanted his head when he died. She would argue with me that she wanted the head and I could have the body! She always loved animals, especially dogs.

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April 28, 2012

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Posted by Caren on
April 30, 2012

I keep coming back to read this story and I still don't know what to say. Yikes.

Posted by Michele (Miki) Foland Gaw from Port St Lucie, FL - Sister on
May 03, 2012

I remember when she used the stage name Michele Lindsey. We were sitting at a table after a show (I think it was The Owl & The Pussycat) with family & friends when a fan... READ MORE →

Posted by Miki Foland Gaw from Port St Lucie, FL - Sister on
May 03, 2012

When Lindsey moved to Indianapolis, we all knew when she had been home (to the Noblesville house) because something would be missing...a table, a lamp, linens, kitchenware,etc....:)

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