Mrs. Rachel Faulkenbury Wolfe

Mrs. Rachel Faulkenbury Starnes Wolfe, age 77, of Concord, NC passed into God’s hands from natural causes Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the Caremoor Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC. A dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she was a wonderful example of faith and hope.

Rachel was born March 15, 1937, in Union County, NC; a daughter of the late Mr. John Wesley Faulkenbury and Mrs. Emma Gladys Riggins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter; Susan Starnes Joyner, who left this world too soon.

After high school graduation, she fell madly in love with Ted Starnes and the two were married 6 months later, on April 18, 1958, in Pageland, SC. They made their home in Monroe, NC and had 3 children.

Rachel is survived by one daughter: Lisa Thompson and husband John of Kannapolis, NC; One son: Mike Starnes of Concord, NC; Four grandchildren: Brandon, Dana, Sheena, and Corey; Seven great grandchildren: Jacob, Justin, Amanda, Mason, Landon, Davis, and Hunter; Five sisters; Two brothers. She was fortunate to be surrounded by loving and caring family members during her last moments.

The family will receive friends for visitation Monday May 19, 2014 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at McEwen Funeral Home in Monroe with Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Wolfe beginning at 2:00 PM in the McEwen Colonial Chapel conducted by the Rev. Jeff Black, with burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcewenmonroechapel.com

McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service of Monroe is serving the family of Mrs. Wolfe.