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Margaret Starrette Obituary

STARRETTE, Margaret Anne, 85, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 14, 2023 at her home. She is survived by her daughters, Anne Dilly, Carole Alexander, and Michelle Alexander; son, Michael Alexander (Lynn); five grandchildren, Chris Moody, Rachael Thompson, Michael Alexander, Jr., Brandi Alexander Hollins, and Alexandra Talley; eight great grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Nikki. Margaret retired after 30 years of service with Philip Morris.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 p.m., with services beginning at 1 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Compass Christian Church, 8137 Liberty Cir, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 17 to Sep. 27, 2023.

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Brenda Genovese

June 24, 2024

I am late seeing this. Margaret was my family's neighbor for over 40 years. She was always friendly and asked how everyone was doing. You rarely saw her without a dog underfoot or in her arms. She had a great career at Philip Morris and was a lovely woman to live next door to~RIP.

Becky Mitchell

September 20, 2023

So sorry for your loss of your Mother. She was always fun to be around, always laughing and joking with you. May God Bless and comfort each of you.

Edith Jones, President of VFW Auxiliary 9808

September 17, 2023

Dear Anne, Carole, Michelle, and Michael,
Sorry for your loss Margaret was a member of our auxiliary she will be truly missed. If we can be of service please let us know. Edith Jones, President

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