Reba Jean Starnes Brock's Obituary
Reba Jean Starnes Brock, age 88, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. Born on July 22, 1937, in Union County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Floyd Franklin Starnes and Emily Deree Billue Starnes.
Reba dedicated her career as a manager with Southern Bell, demonstrating professionalism and kindness in all she did. She was also a devoted member of Twin Harbor Ministries, where her faith and service left a meaningful mark on the community. She was also a member of Marshville Chapter 163, Order of the Eastern Star.
Her family remembers her as a loving, caring, and determined soul—always ensuring her family was taken care of, with a wonderful sense of humor, unwavering faith in Jesus, and steadfast love for her church. Her generous spirit and quiet strength were a blessing to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Brock (2017), and her stepson, Chris Brock.
Reba is survived by her stepson, Shane Brock, and his wife, Becky, of Cleveland, NC; grandchildren Christopher Brock, Aaron Brock, Autumn Brock, Sarah Beth Upright, Kaleigh Brock, Zachery Brock, and Timothy Brock; and great-grandchildren Alice Brock, Hailynn Upright, and Carter Brock.
Service Details:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 11:30 to 12:30 AM at Davis Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 1 PM at Lakeland Memorial Park.
In Lieu of Flowers:
Memorial contributions may be made to her beloved church, Twin Harbor Ministries, located at:
Twin Harbor Ministries
8011 Twin Harbor Drive
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
Davis Chapel-Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Monroe is serving the Brock family.
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