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Sharron Starnes Obituary
August 7, 1942 - March 18, 2023
Sharron Vance Starnes, 80, of Radford, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sharron was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Colleen Vance; and brother, Tom Vance. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Tom Starnes; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Kristen Starnes; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Kirk Sutphin; grandchildren, Seth Gillespie and wife, Kristie, Alex Gillespie, Andrianna Starnes, and Thomas Starnes; great granddaughter, Kennedy; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Neta Vance; nephew, Joel Vance; and many other relatives and friends.
Sharron graduated from Ketron High School in Kingsport in 1960 and also attended Radford University.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and recently, a great grandmother. Her family was the greatest joy of her life as she spent countless enjoyable hours observing her children and grandchildren participate in little league and high school sports and other activities.
Sharron worked for the athletic department at Virginia Tech and also worked at Radford University. She enjoyed traveling and was fortunate to have the opportunity to visit many countries around the world. She was an excellent cook and thoroughly enjoyed having the family and friends together for a great meal. She also enjoyed decorating the house and especially the dining room table for special occasions. She was very supportive of her husband and grandson's political activities. She was a long-time member of Central Methodist Church.
She was loved and will be missed.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Central United Methodist Church in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 7 p.m. following visitation with Rev. Don Smith and Pastor Brian Cochram officiating. Interment will be private.
Flowers are welcome and other contributions can be sent to Central Methodist Church, PO Box 611, Radford, VA 24143, or The St. Jude's Foundation, 262 Danny Thomas PL, Memphis, TN 38105.
The Starnes family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.
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Radford, Virginia
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Tommie Martin
March 31, 2023
Mr. Starnes, Stephanie, Craig and families,
I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Starnes passing. It was always an adventure and a great experience to run in to Mrs. Starnes around Radford. I remember working with her on your mayoral campaign, and laughing with her at the softball fields. We enjoyed chatting and she always asked about The Martins. She will be missed by many, and I am thankful for the wonderful memories I have of her. May Christ be with each of you now and always.
an old Friend,
tommie
Jettie Montgomery
March 23, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gloria Farlow Hoover
March 21, 2023
I am so sorry to read of your loss. You all lived across from my house on Dundee Drive and I babysat for you for many years. May God comfort you and bring you peace.
Becky Ritter
March 21, 2023
Tom, Stephanie and Craig I was sad to hear of Sharron's death. May your good memories comfort you now.
william prillaman
March 21, 2023
Sorry for your loss.
Larry Bryson
March 20, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gale Collins
March 20, 2023
Tom and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sharron was on of my favorite people. She always made me feel special. I have many great memories of her but some of my favorite ones are how special her family was to her. She loved you All dearly. I know you will miss her but you have many wonderful memories to cherish. God Bless each of you during this difficult time.
Gale Collins
Bev Bishop
March 20, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My condolences to each of you.
Don & Mary Hill and family
March 20, 2023
We knew Sharon, primarily, in her capacity as a wonderful grandmother to Seth and Alex as we saw each other at many sports events during their childhood years. She was a great lady and our sincere condolences to Tom, Stephanie, Seth, Alex, and to ALL of the family. May you all be comforted by your knowledge that life is eternal.
Jackie Ratcliffe
March 20, 2023
Tom , I hate to hear of your loss of your Soulmate . My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family.
Larry, Sharon, & Allison Lowe
March 20, 2023
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to your family in this time of loss and wish you peace in the days ahead.
Staff of NRV Furniture
March 20, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Louise Saul
March 20, 2023
Tom, Stephanie, and Craig, my deepest sympathies to you all. Sharon was a lovely and kind person and always had a laugh. I always enjoyed babysitting Stephanie and Craig because Sharon always had a smile on her face! May God grant you all peace and his love. Louise Saul
Kimberly Shelor Lyrton
March 20, 2023
Would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Allow God to carry you through this difficult time. Know you will always have your memories. Cherish them. Family is everything. God bless ya'll. Hugs & Prayers for all of you. There is nothing more special than a Mother's love.
Terrie Tuck Hancock
March 19, 2023
Tom and family, my sincere condolences to you all . Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts in the upcoming days as you go through this difficult time. May Gods love and peace embrace you .
Brian Mitchell
March 19, 2023
Stephanie and Tom I am so sorry for your loss your mom and wife was a awful sweet woman who loved her family dearly prayers for the family Jesus will see you thru your friend and brother in Christ rev Brian Mitchell
Charlotte Shrewsbury
March 19, 2023
The most beautiful women inside and out!!!!
Stephanie and Brad Harvey
March 19, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We send our deepest condolences.
Frank & Palma Clark
March 19, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss.
Jean Umberger
March 19, 2023
My sympathy and prayers for Tom, Stephanie, Craig, and the family. Jean Umberger, formerly of Radford and now Richmond).
Carol Asbury
March 19, 2023
A true friend and lovely lady. We are fortunate to have been a close friend of her and family. She will be missed by many, but always remembered. Our love to her and her family
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