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     Brenda Gaye Starling Brenda Gay Elmore, 66, of Princeton, died peacefully on Thursday evening, February 23, 2017 at her home. Brenda was a graduate of Oakvale High School, Class of 1968 where she was the valedictorian of her class. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and homemaker. While her health permitted, she enjoyed gardening; cooking and she especially loved her animals. Born May 28, 1950 at Princeton, she was the daughter of Gladys Louise Carter-Starling of Princeton and the late Milburn Houston Starling. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death two sisters, Linda Carol Sterling Fry and Joyce "Jodi" Darlene Starling Howell. Those left to cherish her memory in addition to her mother, her devoted husband of 48 years, Donald L. Elmore; daughter Jeri Lynn Elmore-Mullins & husband Michael Mullins; three siblings; David Starling, William “Bill” & wife Vicki Starling, Barbara Starling-McGinnis & husband John McGinnis all of Princeton; and a special aunt, Virginia White. The family has honored Brenda Gay’s request, her body has been cremated.² She was born on May 28, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of November 16, 1968,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Donald Lee Elmore, son of Robert Jackson Elmore and Arminta Louise Belcher, on November 16, 1968 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Brenda Gaye Starling died on February 23, 2017 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.²

     Her Social Security Number was 298-50-0768.⁴ Catherine Ann "Cathy" Belcher was buried at Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Eaton Township, Lorain Co., Ohio.² Her married name was Cropp.¹ She married Robert W. "Bob" Cropp.¹ Catherine Ann "Cathy" Belcher was born on April 1, 1951 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.^2,4,3 She died on January 13, 2008 at age 56.^2,4