Obituaries

Sherman - Graveside services for Margaret Ann Starnes, 93, who passed from this life on Monday, February 22, 2016, at home with her family present, will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman. Charles Morris, family friend and former Pastor of Ida Baptist Church will officiate. Margaret Ann was born June 4, 1922 in Van Alstyne, TX to Alice Ayers and Johnny Bob Amonett, the first of their 5 children. She went to school in Van Alstyne and married Marshall Starnes, September 16, 1939. They had a daughter Carolyn Alice and a son Billy Bob. In the 1950's they bought a grocery store in Ida and operated it for 18 years. Margaret Ann later retired from Day Manufacturing in Sherman. Her mother died when she was 12 and Margaret helped her father and grandmother care for their family. She was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, both children, and a nephew, John Darter. She is survived by 2 Granddaughters, Stacy Lubbers and husband Mike of Sherman, TX and Jennifer Blagburn and husband, Adam of Forney, TX; and 4 Great Grandchildren, Jason Melton and wife Brittany of Tom Bean, Jessica Lubbers of Grand Cayman, Cooper Blagburn of Forney, TX and Justin Lubbers, wife, Kristen and their daughter of Denton,TX. Margaret Ann was thrilled to know she would have a Great Great Grandson born to Jason & Brittany in July. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Jason Melton, Duane Heatley, John Melton, Jeff Heatley, Adam Blagburn, Mike Lubbers, Larry Cole and Stanley Nelson. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored if friends would perform any act of kindness for someone who is in need. At the request of Margaret Ann, there will be no formal visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home, Sherman, Texas. Online condolences may be registered at www.dannelfuneralhome.com