Born in Catawba County on February 4, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Louise Rowe Starnes.
Her love for children shown in her many years of service as a private nanny to numerous families. She was much sought after for the care she gave to the children.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she will be deeply missed by family and many friends.
She is survived by her husband Kenny Rhyne of the home; her son Derek Keener and wife Nicole of Hickory; step-son Corey Rhyne of Hickory; step-daughter Jessica Rhyne and fiancé Austin Lutz of Hickory; granddaughters Fiona Keener, Heidi Keener and Ansleigh Lutz all of Hickory; her sisters Anna Wallace of Hickory, Joyce Long and husband Jeff of Hickory, and Susan Steiger and husband Bob of Hickory; loving niece Shelley Hughes and her fur baby Gracie.
The family will have a private service followed with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oakwood City, OK, 73123.