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Tina Motes Obituary
She was born April 2, 1966 in Clinton, SC, and was a daughter of William Martin Starnes (stepmother, Mildred), and the late Georgie Peskapos Starnes.
In addition to her husband of 31 years, she is survived by her children, Alicia Edge (JD) of Dickson, TN., and Joel Paulsen (Christina) of Clinton, SC; her grandchildren, Trinette Paulsen, Rylee Paulsen, and Abel Edge, "Nana loves you to the moon and back"; her brothers, Randall Starnes, and Ray Starnes; and her sister, Carolyn Starnes.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Starnes, and her sister, Glenda Griffin.
A Celebration of life will be held from 2-4 PM, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the home of her father Martin Starnes, 1995 Teague Road, Mountville, SC 29370.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VIA Health Partners (formerly Hospice of Laurens County), PO Box 178, Clinton, SC 29325.
Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Motes family with services.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
504 E. Carolina Ave., Clinton, SC 29325
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