Dianne Starnes
July 12, 1951 ~ January 7, 2022
Dianne Starnes, 70, Camby, passed away January 7, 2022. Dianne was born July 12, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Homer Cox and Lucy (Hoskins) Finet. She married Harold Starnes on April 16, 2011, and he survives.
Dianne worked various jobs as her sons were being raised, including time at Kenworth of Indianapolis, the Wholesale Club, and Harmon Motive. Her favorite work involved her wedding cake business that kept her quite busy as she created delicious and beautiful wedding cakes through the years. Dianne was an excellent cook and was never afraid of using plenty of butter to make her dishes extra special. She also enjoyed fishing, playing scrabble, and used her creative abilities to create beautiful angels for friends who were dealing with difficult situations. She was the organizer of the Christmas Tea in Mooresville that occurred several years in a row as the event became popular. She was very social and enjoyed people. Dianne was a member of the Mooresville Eagles Lodge. She will be fondly remembered by her loving family for her devotion to her family, especially her parents, and her caring and generous spirit.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Dan Cox and Elayne Chattin.
Survivors include her husband, Harold; sons, Ernie (Janace) Nester, Jim (Jill) Nester, Tim (Debbie) Nester; stepdaughters, Tonia Starnes and Tracy Hood; sister, Debbie Dowell; 17 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.
Dianne’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. According to Dianne’s wishes, cremation will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I remember Dianne working a little store on Robb Hill with her family and how nice she was and how good her cookies and cakes where that she would make and share with Somers kids!! Now we are all grown up but my mother still has her sugar cookie for cutting out cookies with grandkids!!! So deeply sorry for your loss sending you all big hugs and keeping you all in my prayers ❤ ߙ ߙϰߌ¹
I met Dianne at back to school night when her son, Tim, was placed in my 3rd grade classroom. I remember how she was a very concerned parent and wanted the absolute best for him. Tim met and always exceeded those goals his mother had for him. I’m sure she looks down upon her children with much grace and love. It was an honor to know her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You re an adorable cousin to me Charlie and Larry.
Jim, Thinking of you and your family during this most difficult time and asking God to surround you with His Perfect Peace and Love.
With much love from Dianne’s neice Lori and family… My love of baking and dessert making was a direct result of getting to taste her wonderful creations. Her love of events and creative ways to play fames and celebrate weddings, graduations, and new babies is a love and talent that has carried to my family as well. To all my memories of you and the legacy you leave behind-Thank you.
Dianne was my dearest friend for over 40 years. She was kind, compassionate, artistic, creative and funny! I have so many good memories, but will miss her terribly all my days. Deepest condolences to her three sons, who were her proudest achievement.
With deepest sympathy! You will remain forever in our hearts!
Sending you lots of love and comfort, we are so sorry for your loss. Remembering you in our prayers.