Rosa Mae Starling

Rosa Mae Starling, age 89 of Starke, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Riverwood Health and Rehab. Mrs. Starling was born to the late Ralph and Viola "Ellis" Cheshire on February 11, 1929 in Palatka, Florida. On August 23, 1945, Mrs. Rosa married the love of her life, Robert James Starling, Sr., and spent 55 wonderful years together. She was a long-time employee at the Van Priest Five and Dime store in Starke. Mrs. Starling enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Starling, Sr.; daughter, Rosemary "Peggy" Mote; parents, Ralph and Viola "Ellis" Cheshire; sisters, Shirley Barber, Lucille Cannon, Violet Fuentes; and grandson, John Barton. Survivors include her children, Sandra (Charles) Barton of Lake Butler; Robert (Carol) Starling, Jr., Mike (Donna) Starling; and Craig (Tammie) Starling all of Starke; grandchildren, Vickie (Gary) Mixson, Brian (Melissa) Barton, Jamie (Tayna) Mote, Michael Starling, Tammie Jean Sapp, Craig Starling Jr., Jonie Starling, Peggy Lynn Jones, Jassy (Justin) Crews, R.J. (Michelle) Starling, Terrasa (John) Wood, Christina (Casey) Crews, Mike (Christy) Swan, Greg (Farah) Swan; 45 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Patricia Starling; sisters-in-law, Joan Richards and Genelle Starling; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Southside Baptist Church in Starke. A visitation will take place on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel. Burial will take place at Crosby Lake Cemetery following the funeral service. Services will be officiated by Pastor Roman Alvarez. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. Viewing Friday, June 29, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Service Saturday, June 30, 2018 10:00 AM - Southside Baptist Church 13893 US 301 South Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200