Elizabeth Jane Starnes, age 86, passed away December 26, 2022. She was born in Greenville, TN and has lived in middle Tennessee for over 50 years.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Orvil Easterly and Viola Harmon Easterly; husband, Billy C. Starnes; son, Gary Starnes; daughter, Donna Clemmons; brothers, Robert Easterly, Kenneth Easterly, Jack Easterly, Junior Easterly; and sister, Vera Ottinger. She is survived by son, Thomas (Pam) Starnes; daughter, Linda Jones, Nancy Smith, Debra Gordon, Carol (Lee) Belcher, Patsy (Andy) Richardson; and over 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 PM, Friday, December 30, 2022 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.

Chapel service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Jennings and Ayers with Dr. Lenny Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with fgrandsons serving as pallbearers.

Please leave online condolences for the family at www.jenningsandayers.com  Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN. 37130.  615-893-2422.