Rachel Louise Starling

Rachel Louise Starling, age 85, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on September 4, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1940, in Anthony, Florida, a daughter of William and Ruth Smith.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Julian "JP" Starling, brother; Alvin Smith, sisters; Betty West and Mary Strickland.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons; Phillip D. Starling (Darlene), daughters; Karen Diane Crisel (Curtis), Donna Kay Starling (Perry), Josh Brown (Jeremy), brothers; Johnny Smith, Gordon Smith, sisters; Ann Owens, Sarah Pauley, Esther Kugler, twelve grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, September, 13, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Countryside Funeral Home in Anthony, FL.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in moms honor. She was a long time supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.