Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:17 pm

Catherine Ailene Blanton Starnes, born November 19, 1937, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Starnes of Asheville, NC, and her parents, Cora Parks Blanton and Paul Blanton of Morganton, NC.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Dorcas Starnes Epley (Joe) of Greenville, SC, brothers-in-law John Starnes (Betty) of Greer, SC, and Jerry Starnes (Bronwen) of Brevard, NC, a cousin of Nebo, NC, and several nieces and nephews.

No formal service is planned.