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Frances Starling Obituary
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. (CST.) in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage Funeral Home with the Dr. Hayes McKay of Covenant United Methodist Church officiating and Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing.
The family will host a reception for visitation and fellowship immediately following the services at Southern Heritage Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Covenant Hospice, 2855 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 110, Dothan, AL. 36301; Covenant United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3610 West Main Street, Dothan, AL. 36305; Manna Church ATK Fund, 5117 Cliffdale Rd., Fayetteville, N.C. 28344.; Crossroads Baptist Church, 3001 Country Club Rd., Valdosta, GA. 31602.
Mrs. Starling was born August 28, 1936m in Columbus, GA. the daughter of William Walter Singletary, III and Lyra Margaret Matthews Singletary. Mrs. Starling was a registered nurse and had been a resident of Dothan since 2002 moving from Athens, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dr. Robert J. Starling; a sister, Joann Saverance.
Survivors include: two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Turner Brock of Dothan; Fran Starling of Atlanta; three sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Starling of Fayettville, N.C., Scott Starling, Dalton, Ga.; Stephen and Sherri Starling of Valdosta, Ga.; two sisters, Libby Jeffords of Florence, S.C., Jean Wood of Spartanburg, S.C.; two brothers, Robert Singletary of Darlington, S.C., Bill Singletary, Timmonsville, S.C.; eight grandchildren.
Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 702-1712, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.southernheritagefh.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Starling
Clayton Logue
March 8, 2007
Dear Robert, Linda, Scott, Fran, and Stephen,
I'm saddened to hear of your mother's passing and I wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts & prayers. I have fond memories of your gracious and beautiful mother, as well as your father.
May God bless each of you and comfort you as you continue with your lifes.
Much love & aloha,
Ila White Dermanoski
March 1, 2007
As I sit here and write this through my tears, so many memories flood my mind of Dr. Starling and Mrs. Frances. I loved them both so very much. I remember when I was a little girl I would tell Mama and Papa that I wanted to grow up to be just like Mrs. Frances. I kept in touch with her over the years after she left Donalsonville and every single time I heard her voice on the phone it brought me so much joy. I truly admired and respected Dr. Starling and Mrs. Frances and they will both always hold a very special place in my heart. When I was a little girl they both called me "Miss Ila" and now everytime anyone calls me that it brings such happy memories of the Starling family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be with you and bless you in this difficult time. Always remember that if you keep those that you love alive in your heart, they will never ever leave.
Catherine Webster Welch
February 28, 2007
To Libby, Jean, Bill and Robert: Lanier and I wish to express to you our love and concern to all of you during this time of loss. It only seems such a short while ago when we were almost like one big happy family, getting together often. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and I know that Frances will be missed more than words can say. I remember her as a soft-spoken person whom I admired very much, even tho she was closer to Keith and Kenneth's age. Please express our sympathy to Frances' children-we did not know them, but our prayers and thoughts are with all of them during the loss of their beloved mother.
cindy ary
February 28, 2007
Linda and Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was such a kind and gentle woman. I know that you will miss her deeply. I will call soon.
Maggie Attaberry
February 28, 2007
I remember Frances when she first came to Athens as a fellow nurse at St. Mary's Hospital I felt a special kinship because I lived in Colquitt, Ga. for 15 years and had heard really good things about Dr. Starling. I remember Frances as a lovely lady in so many respects and am so sorry to hear about her death. Maggie Attaberry
Stacey Sammon Johnson
February 28, 2007
Robert,Linda,Scott,Fran&Stephen,
I am so saddened about Frances' death. Both of your parents were like 2nd parents to me. I will be praying for you all. Lots of love to you.
Mary Lou Crosby Wade
February 27, 2007
My mother, Jane Crosby Wesley, and I, Mary Lou Crosby Wade, send our deepest sympathy to the Starling family. Mom and I both remember all the good times she and my Dad had with your both your parents, and me with baby-sitting you kids. It was my first baby-sitting job and I survived and continued. You were a part of our family as much as we yours. God Bless you all and know you had wonderful parents who loved you all very much.
Nancy S. Jones
February 27, 2007
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I lost my Dad in December, and know your pain. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Croft
February 27, 2007
Stephen, Sherri and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know that there are no words that can help during the loss of your mother but know that I am praying that God will comfort, bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Love,
Carolyn Croft
Shelia Durden Williams
February 27, 2007
I was very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I certainly can understand your loss. Losing a mother is a very tramatic thing for a family. I certainly would like for you to know that your family played a very important roll in my life as a young girl and later as an employee at the hospital. Your family was my first employer as I babysit for Linda and Robert when they were only very small children. I had a very memorable week one summer when your parents has gone to the World Fair and I helped Grannie Starling that week. Later in your years after you moved to the new house on Morris I babysit on many occasions. You would beg not to go bed, but I would get you all ready for bed and read to each of you. By the time I had finished reading to Scott I had to start all over again. The last time I babysit was when Fran was a baby and that has been a long time ago. My mother Mrs. Durden also babysit for your family. She told me of many events with the Starling Children. I truely enjoyed working at the hospital with your father. He was one of the most kind and compassionate physicians I have ever known. He was a very practical person. He never treated anyone as if they were beneath him. I truely wanted you to know how your family has touched my life. Your mother was a hero to me for I could never understand how she could raise so many children and still be organized, now remember was only about 13 or 14 at the time. I will always have my memories as you will of your family. I will pray for you and hope this is a blessed occasion for your family knowing you had a godly mother. If we can only continue the legacy our parents left us with maybe we will be a blessing to our families. May God bless and keep your all. Love Shelia
Frank Bowden
February 27, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Beckie, Bob and Matt Baker
February 27, 2007
Stephen and Sherri, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you.
Donna Jones Culpepper
February 26, 2007
Robert, Linda, Fran, Scott, and Stephen:
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I have such fond memories of her. She was the epitome of a true Southern lady. I know that losing a mother has to be one of the toughest losses one will experience in life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
February 26, 2007
MY LOVE, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LINDA FAYE HORNE GRAY
DONALSONVILLE
Miriam Stewart
February 26, 2007
You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
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