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She was born June 18, 1941 at Frogs Creek, daughter of the late Harry and Jewell Halstead Cochran. She attended Emma Chapel Church and was a homemaker and caregiver for many. She enjoyed crafting, 4-H for many years, traveling and eating out. Marcelene enjoyed giving and getting hugs from all of her grandchildren who she loved with all of her heart.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Royal Starcher; sons Harry Cletus Starcher and his fiancée Patty Rider and James (Karen) Starcher; grandchildren Justin (Iris) Starcher, Jarrod (Jessica) Starcher and Camichell (Nathan) Selby; great grandchildren, Lenny, Clara, Rebecca, Jarrod Jr., Grace and Brady; brother, Dorsel Cochran.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Junior Cochran, Marvin Cochran, Curtis Cochran and Dennis Cochran and sister Glennis Farmer.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. Friends may call from 1:15 until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery, Liberty.
If you wish to make a donation in memory of Marcelene, the family suggests they be made to Kanawha Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25387.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com
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