Mrs. Rita “Carolyn” Starnes, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Five Oaks Manor.
A funeral service will be held 6:00 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Buck Canup. The family will receive friends from 4-6 prior to the service.
The Family will be at the home of her daughter Kelly, 11385 Cline Rd Gold Hill, NC the remainder of time.
Carolyn was born on December 25, 1944 in Cabarrus County to the late Cameron Morrison Starnes and Florence Leona Ferguson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Everette Eugene Porter; daughter, Mechelle Porter Strickland.
Carolyn had worked for the Cabarrus County School System for years and was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Jo Porter Goode (Randy), Kelly Porter Scott (Jeff); sisters, Linda Cousins, Kay Sloop; brothers, Steven Starnes, Danny Starnes; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.
On-line condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com
Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the Starnes family.