Bessie Moss Starnes' Obituary
Bessie Moss Starnes, 91, of Albemarle passed away on October 27, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
She was born on April 28, 1934, in Catawba County, North Carolina to Henry D Moss and Eva Anne Sherrill.
Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elbert Starnes, and her daughter, Lorraine Lambert.
She is lovingly remembered by her sons Todd Starnes (Chuck), Eddie Starnes (Patsy), Rocky Starnes (Annette); and grandchildren Tim Lambert, Gena Lambert-Cox (Brian), Morgan Perez (Roberto), Gretta Starnes (Steve), Dana Starnes, Perry Furr, Sheila Shankle (David), and Marsha Starnes; and six great-grandchildren.
Bessie worked at the Stanly Regional hospital in the cafeteria and retired after 30 years.
Bessie was a kind-hearted and spirited woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She cherished trips to the mountains of North Carolina, where she found peace and beauty in nature. Bessie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend; her warmth and friendliness touched everyone she met. She was especially known and remembered for her delicious home-cooked meals, her adoration for her kitties, her love for a variety of plants, her absolute loyalty and commitment to her family, and her always happy demeanor.
Bessie will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Clint Lewey, will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Stanly Gardens of Memory.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is honored to be serving the Starnes family.
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