We are sad to announce that on August 13, 2023, at the age of 85, Billie Ann Starnes Aponte of Newport, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William "Bill" Starnes and Myrtle Starnes; and her sisters, Margie Lazenby of Kannapolis, NC., Joyce Eagle of Kannapolis, NC. and Jean Troutman of Kannapolis, NC..

She is survived by : her husband Emilio "Herb" Aponte Jr.; her daughters, Susan Cooper (Kyle) of St. Augustine, FL, Amy Furr (Bo) of Carolina Beach, NC and Cara Latta (Barry) of Monroe, NC; her grandchildren, Justin Cooper, Megan Cooper, Paige Furr, Christian Furr, Rachel Capps and Jamison Latta; and her great grandchildren, Makayla Cooper and River Adams.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to our sister state Hawaii for the fire victims or a Hospice of your choice in any city.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

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August 18, 2023

Bridget B wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Herb and family. I was deeply saddened to hear of Billie's passing. I have many fond memories of our time working together and carpooling to New Bern. I moved away in 1995, but we kept in touch. Unfortunately I hadn't seen her in person since I visited about 16 years ago. I wish you all peace and comfort for the hard days ahead. Hang on to all the good memories, as I will do. Bridget Billard”