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SMITHFIELD - Gail Stancil Starling, 71, formerly of W. Wilson St., died on March 2, 2013, in New Bern. Born in Johnston County on June 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Donnie and Mary Effie Woodard Stancil. Gail worked at Eaton Corporation for many years and was the church organist for Sharon Baptist Church in Smithfield for over 20 years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, in the chapel of Underwood Funeral Home, with the Reverend Scott Gleason officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Surviving are her daughter, Kimberly Dale Futh of New Bern; grandchildren, Ryan Andrew Futh, Sydney Margaret Futh, Stephanie Lauren Futh, all of New Bern; and her loving cat, Annie. Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Rexford Starling, her brother, Linwood Donnie Stancil, and her sister, Joyce Stancil Barden.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 1 until 2 p.m. immediately prior to the service.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.underwoodfh.com.
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Gail was my father's secretary at Fieldcrest when I was a young child. She was always so sweet and kind to my brother and I, especially when my mother passed away when I was just 11. My mom used to joke that only she and Gail could read my dad's handwriting. I remember when she married and had her first child, she was so excited. I know she was a wonderful mother and that you will miss her greatly.
March 11, 2013
I always loved my Aunt Gail. She was just the sweetest person ever. I have been told that she thought of me as her live baby doll since she was only eleven when I was born on her birthday! She truly had a servant's heart and faithfully cared for her family and others. And how beautifully she played the piano! She waited a long time for her precious little girl and was so thrilled when Dale was born. Gail, I will never forget you, and I love you so much.
Kaye Morrison
March 8, 2013
I have fond memories of going to Aunt Gail's house for Christmas get-togethers. Everything was always just right and her home was cozy and warm so that everyone felt welcome. She was a sweet lady who will be missed.
Angela Hagler
March 5, 2013
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