Hazel Starnes

Mrs. Hazel Moretz Starnes, age 79 of Fleetwood died Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Mrs. Starnes was born November 19, 1930 in Ashe County to the late Joseph and Alice Houck Moretz.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Odell Starnes.  Hazel was a member of Big Flatts Baptist Church.  Hazel lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Chris Cox. Burial will follow in the Big Flatts Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Friday, Dec. 4th at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Starnes is survived by: Two sons:  Ronald Starnes of Lenoir & Joseph Starnes of Springfield, TN Three sisters:  Ruby Lewis and Mary Nell Simons both of Bel Air MD & Dorothy Greene of Columbia, SC 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Big Flatts Baptist Church, c/o Elsie Trivette, 649 Buffalo Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.  Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.