Margaret Starks, 72, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital.
Margaret’s indomitable spirit encouraged her family and friends to persist in the face of struggles.
Margaret’s grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. The legacy of Margaret’s kind spirit, passion for God, love of her family and zest for life will live on through them.
Margaret was an avid churchgoer and loved her church family as her own family. She was a member of Reid’s Chapel Church.
She also loved quilting.
She was the daughter of the late Roy and Hazel Queen Dickey. She was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Emilee Dickey and Bob and Linda Dickey.
Surviving are her loving husband of over 54 years, Alexander W. Starks; a son, Michael A. Starks and wife Melody of Murphy; two grandchildren, Samuel Starks and fiancee Sydney French,of Knoxville, Tenn., and Gabriel Starks of Asheville; a beloved sister and brother-in-law, Sibyl Starks Byrd and Bruce Byrd of Nebo; beloved nephews, Terry Dickey of Ducktown, Tim Dickey of Murphy, and David Dickey; and beloved nieces, Karen Dickey Woodall of Woodstock, Ga., Sandra Dickey Osborn of Murphy, and Jennifer Dickey.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Reid’s Chapel with Dr. Bob Boozer and pastor Mark Handy both officiating.
The family received friends from noon-1:45 p.m. prior to the services Saturday, Sept. 26.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Margaret Starks to Reid’s Chapel Cemetery Fund, 4281 Lower Bear Paw Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at iviefuneralhome.com.