Rheda Dale Elder

Rheda Dale Starnes Elder, age 73 of Taylorsville stepped from her earthly home into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Rheda was born on November 28, 1947 to the late Earnest and Laura Brittain Starnes in Catawba County. She was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed arts and crafts. She found fulfillment in serving her community. Rheda served on the Board of State Employees Association of North Carolina, (SEANC).
Along with her parents, Rheda was preceded in death by her husband, Gary D. Elder, a brother, Gary Starnes, and a sister, Sheila Starnes.
Those left to cherish the memories of Mrs. Elder include her two sons, James Wesley Elder (Melissa Hoffman), Larry Elder, four grandchildren, Olivia, Ethan, Faith, and Elizabeth Elder, along with a number of nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Visitation for Rheda Elder will be conducted at Alexander Funeral Service on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 11:00 am until 11:45 am. With the funeral service following at 12:00 pm. Rev Paul Schronce will officiate. Burial will follow in the Harrington Family Cemetery on JC Park Loop.
The family of Rheda request that donations be made to Hospice & Home Care of Alexander County, Inc.@ 50 Lucy Echerd Ln, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Covid 19 restrictions apply to all funeral services.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com