Avelin "Abbie" K. Starr, 85, Fayetteville, formerly of Tilton, Ga., died Nov. 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert A. Starr. She was employed at Lockheed during world War Il, building B52 bombers. She had also worked at Macy's in Atlanta. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship-Discipleship Sunday School Class.

Services were at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating. Interment was at West Hill Cemetery, Dalton. Survivors include her sons, Garry A. and Donna Starr, College Park, and Hal M. and Sarah Ann Starr, Stockbridge; nine grandchildren; and a brother, Verlin and Jane King, Stone Mountain. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.