Florence A. (Joiner) Starr Williams, age 73, of Murrysville, PA, formerly of Brookville, PA, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017, at the Murrysville Rehab and Wellness Center.

Florence was born on June 18, 1944, to the late Lee E. and E. Louise (Minnick) Joiner, in Brookville, PA.

She graduated with the Class of 1966 from the Brookville High School. Shortly after graduation she married Larry Starr and together they moved to Meadville, PA.

As time moved forward, Florence returned home to Brookville with her children and she began working for the Brookville Glove Factory. She stayed with them as a seamstress for over twenty years. During this time she met and married Robert E. Williams, he preceded her in passing on June 7, 2006.

During their time here in Brookville they were members of the Port Barnett Methodist Church, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, #983.

Florence was a natural born caregiver who helped raise her younger siblings; she took on various rolls of dressing, cooking, and teaching them to drive. She aided in the care of her mother when Louise became older, and she cared for Robert when he became ill. She would help anyone in need. Her sweet, kind, and gentle demeanor was recognized by all who knew her. She loved to laugh and she was always smiling.

She was very optimistic and positive, even when struggling through her own trials. She loved her family, her pets, Christmas, and reading; mostly romance novels.

She also enjoyed crocheting, needle point, knitting, hummingbirds, flowers, and gardening.

She is already missed.

Florence is survived by 1 son; Larry Lee Starr of DuBois, PA; 1 daughter; Tina (Tom) Long of Brookville, PA; 5 brothers; Curtiss, William, Richard, James and David Joiner, all of Brookville, PA; 3 sisters; Nancy Pierce of Punxsutawney, PA; Patty Craig of Brookville, PA; Linda Jeffries of Murrysville, PA; and 1 step-grandson.

In addition to her husband and parents, Florence is preceded in death by 1 sister; Shirley Nelson.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 23, 2017, from 9 – 11am, at the McKinney – d’Argy Funeral Home, ltd, 345 Main St., Brookville, PA, 15825.

A funeral service will immediately follow the viewing, beginning at 11:00am, and officiated by Pastor Joni Williams.

Interment will take place at the Brookville Cemetery, Brookville, Jefferson Co., PA.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Association.

Online condolences and other information may be found at www.mckinneydargy.com.