Margie Gregory Starke

Margie Gregory Starke, 76, of 1308 American Legion Road passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at her home.

Margie was born March 11, 1939 in Halifax County to the late William Gregory and Virginia Brown Gregory.She was also preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Ray Starke; her sisters: Ellen Harris and Pat Etheridge; her brother: Otis Gregory.

Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and pet grandma.She loved cooking and being a homemaker.

She is survived by her children: Kim Johnston and her husband James of the home, Kathy Byrum, Gail Rowland and Becky Clay all of Roanoke Rapids and Dennis Starke of Rocky Mount; three special pets: Toby, Tia and Tyler; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her brothers: Lee Gregory and his wife Frances and Richard Gregory and his wife Rhonda both of Roanoke Rapids and Robert Earl Gregory of Scottsdale, AZ; her sister: Betty Clary and her husband David of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Dr. Dennis W. Gregory, Sr. officiating.Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 7:00 8:30 P.M. at the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter, Kim Johnston, 1308 American Legion Road.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Fiorilli, his staff and Community Home Health and Hospice..