Christine Starnes departed this life on November 10, 2026 at her residence, in Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 91. She was born January 9, 1935 in Williamson County to the parents of John L. Starnes and Annie Mae Hildred.

Ms. Starnes leaves to cherish her many memories, her children, Linda Brown (John Wayne Scruggs), William L (Patrica ) Starnes, William T. Starnes and Senita W. (Timothy) Sawyers; grandchildren, LaToya Brown, LaSchandar Brown, Afrika (Antawan) Jernigan, DeAnthony Reffegee, Shacara (Dantonio) Burts, Marquieth (Taniesha) Starnes, Tranvonti Mayes, Tempestt Wall, Patecia Starnes and Patrecia (Deon) Starnes-Robinson; great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; brother, Sam W. Starnes, Sr.; son-in-law, Anthony Reffegee; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Ms. Starnes will lie in repose at the funeral home on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 12 until 5.

Visitation with family Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 1:00 until 2:00 at Limestone Baptist Church, 1613 West Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064 with funeral to follow, Elder Howard Rucker, eulogist.

Interment Toussiant L'Overture Cemetery.