1925
Mary
2012
Mary Starkey
January 9, 1925 — August 20, 2012
God called his daughter, Mary Alice Starkey, of Elliston, to rest in his arms on August 20, 2012, at 11 pm at her home.
Sister Mary Alice was a loyal member of the Elliston Church of God for more than 60 years. She served as Adult Sunday School teacher for 50 years. She was the Clerk and Women’s Minister of the church and was an outstanding leader that people looked up to for leadership and guidance in God’s Word. She served her family as a mother figure, not only in the church world but also for her many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham & Rene Witt; her husband, Nelson Starkey; 1 sister; 4 brothers; and son-in-law, Rev. Hugh Crews.
She is survived by her daughters, Edna Crews and Claudine Pettus & husband Kenneth; a son, Nelson Lynwood Starkey & wife Rita; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 23, 2012, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Elliston Church of God, Elliston, VA. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 24th at 2 pm at the Elliston Church of God, with Pastor Wayne Powell and Rev. Ralph Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA.
Sister Mary Alice was a loyal member of the Elliston Church of God for more than 60 years. She served as Adult Sunday School teacher for 50 years. She was the Clerk and Women’s Minister of the church and was an outstanding leader that people looked up to for leadership and guidance in God’s Word. She served her family as a mother figure, not only in the church world but also for her many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham & Rene Witt; her husband, Nelson Starkey; 1 sister; 4 brothers; and son-in-law, Rev. Hugh Crews.
She is survived by her daughters, Edna Crews and Claudine Pettus & husband Kenneth; a son, Nelson Lynwood Starkey & wife Rita; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 23, 2012, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Elliston Church of God, Elliston, VA. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 24th at 2 pm at the Elliston Church of God, with Pastor Wayne Powell and Rev. Ralph Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA.
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