Mary Edith Starnes Walden Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mary Edith Starnes Walden of Swannanoa, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on March 15, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Edith Starnes Walden to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clegg Starnes and Laura Edith Starnes; her husband Hayne Nelson Walden; her daughter Tonia Cheryl Walden; and her brother Clegg Starnes.
She is survived by: her sons, Eric Walden (Carol), Greg Walden and Gil Walden (Sheila); her grandchildren, Corey Walden (Sarah), Shannon Faamausili (Francis), Aaron Walden (Sarah) and Andrew Walden (Rosa); her great grandchildren, Ava Faamausili, Achilles Faamausili, Zeri Walden and Iver Walden; and her brothers, James Leroy Starnes and Joe Starnes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads Church, 20 S. Bear Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
