Ms. Ethel Mae Starling, age 81 of Sanderson, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Born in Lawtey, Florida to the late Joe and Sillar Rosier Gunter, Ms. Starling was a 30 year resident of Baker County. Ms. Starling was a member of Glen Friendship Tabernacle and she was a homemaker who loved cooking and sewing. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her son: Donald (Patty) Brantley of Sanderson; sister: Mandy (Mallie) Todd of Worthington Springs; nine grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Neal Starling; son: Tommy Brantley; and daughter: Lory Ann Lauramore. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Friday, September 13, 2013 at Glen Friendship Tabernacle, Glen St. Mary with Pastor Albert Starling officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery, Macclenny. The family will receive friends 6-8:00pm, Thursday, September 12 at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at www.forbesfuneralhome.net