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Cheryl Starnes PDF Print E-mail

Cheryl Shealy Starnes, 69, of Prosperity,widow of Ronald Wayne Starnes, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 28, 2018.

Born on November 25, 1949, in Newberry she was a daughter of the late Andrew Fritz and Elizabeth Griffith Shealy. She was the retired Director of the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

She was the loving mother of Andrew (Amber) Starnes of Charlotte, NC, Michael (Pamela) Starnes of Sitka, AK and Kelley (Jason) Booth of Santa Cruz, CA. She is also survived by a sister, Andrea (Ralph) Lewis of Prosperity, brothers, Wendell (Linda) Shealy of Surfside Beach and Philip (Vickie) Shealy of Little Mountain and her grandchildren that she adored, Jackson Booth, Harper Booth and Ron Starnes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, December 31, 2018 at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Newberry County Library, 1100 Friend Street, Newberry, SC 29108.

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#22 Barbara Chapman 2019-01-10 21:12
I am so sorry to hear about Cheryl. She was so loving, kind and compassionate.
Another angel has gone to be with the Lord.
Continue to remember her smile. May God Bless All of You.
Barbara Chapman, Newberry County Literacy Council.
 
 
#21 theresa halfacre 2019-01-02 16:25
Ron and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to all who loved Cheryl. We had hoped to make her funeral service and could not. Cheryl was always kind and gracious to us. She always extended a smile and thoughtful word - she never overlooked these important acts of kindness (even in her final weeks of life). She was a positive in our lives for a number of years. She spoke lovingly of her children and she missed her husband. In recent years, Ron has been trying to get a picture from her to put in a booklet of past chamber presidents, but in her usual, modest fashion, she found none pleasing to her. We are truly saddened by her death and will always remember Cheryl with love and affection. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all who mourn her passing. Sincerely, Ron and Theresa Halfacre
 
 
#20 Matthew Thornton 2019-01-01 21:56
To the Starnes family and friends. I knew Cheryl while I attended Carolina. She was one of the most caring and compassionate people that I ever met. On top of that, she was a wonderful dancer.
When Facebook came about, we re-connected; but times had changed. Along with your family, I will truly miss her.
 
 
#19 Gail Major 2019-01-01 14:45
I'm so sorry fro the loss of your mother. She was such a dear sweet lady.
 
 
#18 Kathy Cudd Malphrus 2018-12-31 13:28
I’ll love my friend forever. We roomed together at Carolina for two years and shared the ups and downs of college life. I’ll never forget the way we’d sit up all night talking and laughing about the silliest things. Cheryl was the maid of honor at my wedding in 1973, and I was in hers a couple of years later. I’ll miss her and think about her until we meet again. I hope she had the sweetest reunion with Ron, the love of her life. Blessings on her siblings, her children, and those precious grands. She loved you all very much.
 
 
#17 Ken & Betty Sue Putm 2018-12-31 12:55
We were so sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are
sorry that we were not able to go to the service. We will continue to pray for all of you. Love, Uncle Kenny & Betty Sue
 
 
#16 Karen Livingston 2018-12-31 09:45
I am so sorry to hear of Cheryl's Passing. She was a beautiful soul who will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace sweet Friend.
 
 
#15 Lisa Wheeler 2018-12-31 00:19
I just don't know what I am going to do without her. For nearly 25 years, we have tried to prop each other up and keep ourselves semi-sane in a world of constant insanity. I thought of her as my sister. My heart breaks for you and me.
Love always,
Lisa Wheeler
 
 
#14 Sarah Wieters 2018-12-30 20:45
Kelley--I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm thinking of you during this difficult time.

Sarah (Wieters) Dahdouh
 
 
#13 Jacquelynn Wiggers 2018-12-30 19:03
My sympathy to all of Cheryl's family. She was a great friend through all 12 years of school.
 
 
#12 Larry Wertz 2018-12-30 18:01
My sincere sympathy to Cheryl’s children, grandchildren and family. I remember visiting my Uncle Fritz and Aunt Dink when my dad, my mother and I would come to visit and to fish in Lake Murray with Uncle Fritz. Usually Cheryl, Phil, Wendell and I would play in the evenings while the fish were fried. Great memories. Later, Cheryl and Ron lived in Charlotte and Ron and my dad spend a lot of time fishing together. Sadly as time has passed we have gone our separate ways but I will always remember those times in Little Mountain.
 
 
#11 Bobbie King 2018-12-30 16:41
My deepest sympathy to Cheryl’s family. Cheryl was a special friend, touched so many with her love, and created laughter with whoever she met. She will be greatly missed. She will always have a special place in my heart. She is now in Heaven with her love ones.
 
 
#10 Maxine Gadson 2018-12-30 11:51
So very sorry for your loss. May the scriptures at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4 bring hope and comfort at this time.
 
 
#9 Helen/Wesley Griffin 2018-12-30 07:24
Words cannot express our sorrow for you. May she go with God and may her loved ones find peace and comfort.
 
 
#8 Jean Bedenbaugh 2018-12-30 00:02
I am so sorry to hear about Cheryl. She was a true friend and I will miss her. Another special angel watching over her family and friends.
 
 
#7 Carol Farr Sanders 2018-12-29 22:33
Cheryl was a lifelong friend..from first grade..rode my bike to the family home in Little Mountain lots of summer days. Have such fond memories of those days..the long bus rides and all the fun we had. She was a special person. May God give you all peace and comfort in the days to come. Love, Carol(Sue)Farr Sanders
 
 
#6 JACKIE RIDDLE 2018-12-29 20:24
Words can not express how very sorry I am about CHERYL’S death. We have been SPECIAL FRIENDS since elementary school! We had some AWESOME TIMES in HIGH SCHOOL and COLLEGE. We always confided in each other and we were always there for each other! CHERYL was a WONDERFUL PERSON always willing to help in any way she could..She always talked about her CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN! PRAYING FOR Y’ALL! RIP MY VERY SPECIAL FRIEND! LOVE YOU!
 
 
#5 Judy Farr Powell 2018-12-29 18:33
Our prayers are with the family as you go through this difficult time. Cheryl will always be remembered and missed by many.
 
 
#4 debbie shealy 2018-12-29 18:03
I am so sorry to read this, Cheryl was a dear person. I loved seeing her, though I have not in a while. Prayers to her children, she loved each dearly.
 
 
#3 Linda Graham Turner 2018-12-29 17:21
Phillip, Vickie and Cheryl’s family,
There are few words to express how deeply saddened and sorry I am about the untimely passing of Cheryl! I remember how cordial, friendly, and witty she was when I had the opportunity to be in her presence. She will truly be missed! Please know that all of you will be in my prayers and thoughts !
 
 
#2 Lynn Wessinger 2018-12-29 16:57
I am so deeply sorry to hear about Cheryl. She is fondly remembered as my classmate and friend. Cheryl was a sweet person who always had a kind word when I saw her. I remember our time together when she attended Grace Church with her children years ago. You all have my deepest sympathy and I pray God's healing grace will bring you peace as you move forward with precious memories to console you.
Lynn and Larry Wessinger
 
 
#1 Kevin & Johnette 2018-12-29 15:57
We are so very sorry to hear of Cheryl’s passing. May God provide you all with comfort and peace in the days ahead. Hold on to the memories you have, as they will give you strength.

With Love,

Kevin, Johnette, Ashlyn, Braxton, and Jayden Kinard
 
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