Marie Starling, 60, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Palm Terrace Hospice in Lakeland of cancer. Born August 1, 1948 in Bartow, Mrs. Starling was a life long resident of the area. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her mother: Margaret Starling & sister: Tammy Starling. She is survived by her son: Shannon & wife Jennifer Jennings of Deltona; three daughters: Trina & husband Chip Jones of Tallahassee; Sherri Hausknecht of Moses Lake, WA; Pam & husband Glen Arnold of Flat Rock, MI; brother: Donald & wife Peggy Starling; sister: Rebecca & husband Roy Noonan; father John E. Starlilng all of Lakeland; nine grandchildren & one great grandchild. Family will receive friends Thursday July 2, 2009 from 10-11 am at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the funeral home.