Cleda Starns Carlile
August 13, 1926 ~ July 1, 2018
Cleda Starns Carlile, 91, Mooresville, passed away July 1, 2018. Born August 13, 1926, in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Hubert C. and Ida (Clem) Barnes.
Cleda graduated from Clark County High School in Kentucky. She married Pastor Earl Starns in 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1996. The consummate pastor’s wife, she was a devoted member of the Brooklyn Church of God for many years and also served at the Mooresville Church of God. Always active in the church, she also enjoyed church camp on a yearly basis. Cleda was also fond of quilting and crocheting. Cleda drove a school bus for Mooresville Consolidated Schools for more than 30 years and was greatly respected by her student riders. Above all, she was strongly devoted to her family and will be fondly remembered for her delightful sense of humor.
In addition to her parents and her first husband, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Norman Carlile; brother, Tracy Barnes; sister, Erna Rose; step-daughter, Wanda.
Survivors include one son, Michael (Teri) Starns of Spencer; daughters, Illa (Gary) Schrougham of Mooresville and Vanessa (Mike) True of Mooresville; brother, Ivan Barnes; step-children, Norman (Vicki) Carlile, Jr., Donna Dellacca, Sherry Gray, and Loretta Cunningham; ten grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Friday, July 6, 2018, 4 to 8 p.m., in Town Center Church (formerly Mooresville Church of God), 218 E. Main St., Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I sure am sad but I know that heaven has gained a wonderful angel. The love for her family and God plus her love for the speacial need kids that she has hauled all thru the years of driving the bus. She always had a smile on her face. You sure are going to be missed by a lot of poeple…. Untill we meet on the other side Love ya so much all the years we worked toghter plus all the good times you and Rita Lundy had toghter too……….
Grief never goes away, but it changes.
It is a passage, not a place to stay.
It is not a sign of weakness, selfishness, or lack of faith.
It is the result of loving.
You have such a deep love. Let gentleness with yourselves and your little ones be your only concern. Blessings.
The “God of all Comfort” said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
(II Corinthians 1:3; Matthew 5:4)
Cleda was married to my Grandpa, a man who was instrumental in making me feel loved when I was growing up and a man that I loved deeply. When he married Cleda, he was so so happy. She made him happy. I enjoyed my visits with her and getting to know her. She was a very kind woman who loved the Lord and loved my Grandpa, without doubt. For that I am so ever grateful to her. I visited her when I was in Indiana back in April of this year. I was sad to see such a strong woman on the path to meet our Jesus. No more bowling. No more swim aerobics. She couldn’t do the things she loved anymore. The days of bus driving in the past yet on her mind. She is with Jesus now, without doubt. Cleda is dancing when and wherever she wants now. Cleda, save me a seat at Jesus’ feet. I look forward to seeing you there with him one day. I’m glad I was able to know you. You were a wonderful woman, was good to me and I look forward to that day that we sit at Jesus feet together, when miles apart are not an issue. To her kids and grandkids- I am so very sorry for your loss. “Kimmy”
I was so saddened to learn of Cleda’s passing yet happy for her to be free of this world and living with the Lord and others that have preceded her. She was a wonderful Step-mother who showed so much love and devotion to our father, Norman and his children. She took great care of Dad until his death and I have such gratitude for her for that. She was a wonderful Christian influence and showed her love for the Lord through her way of living in obedience. I have already missed her on our usual Friday talk and will greatly miss this time with her forever. I was pleasured to spend some time with her in April when my sister Wanda passed and even in her confused state, she was delightful. I learned so much history from her on that day and she kept me laughing. She definitely had a sense of humor and a compassionate heart of understanding for those in need. It grieves me that I will not be able to attend her Celebration of Life due to responsibilities I have here but my heart and my mind will be with you all. Mike, Ila, and Vanessa, I am so, so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in prayer for your hearts to heal and God to bring great blessings from this loss. Only He can make the impossible possible and bring good things from the bad. Prayers and love to all of you at this time of grief. Love Sherry
She was FAIRHFUL! I know with certainty it is well with her soul. ߒ• Much love, Merri Sue & Rick Sayler
Such a great lady with a big loving heart. She will be missed by all. So sorry for your family’s loss. God Bless.