of Van Buren, AR
March 11, 2024
Bettye C Starkey, 82, passed away on March 11, 2024. She was the widow of Dalton Starkey. They shared 46 years of marriage before he passed. Even after, she continued to honor their marriage for a total of 65 years.
Born in Mayflower, she was the daughter of James & Lucille Adams. She worked for the Faulkner County Day School before she transferred to Division of Developmental Disability Services as a service coordinator.
She enjoyed working puzzles, reading and spending time with her family. She was an avid gardener and could bring any plant back to life. She will be most remembered by her kindness and willingness to help others.
She is survived by her sons, James Starkey and David Starkey; her Grandchildren, Kimberly Starkey, Stephanie Rich and Paul Dalton Mayo and her Great Grandchildren, Lillian, Faith and DJ Rich and Eliza Mayo. She was preceded in death be her husband, Dalton Starkey and daughter, Carol Starkey.
The Graveside Memorial will be held on March 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wooster.
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12 Condolence(s)
Danielle Henry
Saturday, March 16, 2024
I absolutely loved this woman we worked at DHS together. She was such a great friend and gave the best advice on days that I was overwhelmed and down. I have such admiration for her and my sister did too. She would dress like Maxine on Halloween, she was so funny. Get your rest Bettye.
Robert Burnett
Friday, March 15, 2024
Sorry for your loss James, David, and families. When we were growing up, she was my Aunt. When I moved back, she was a great neighbor and friend. We had some fun talks. She will be missed. God bless you all.
Michele Freyaldenhoven
Friday, March 15, 2024
Bettye was a wonderful, fun, and caring co-worker and friend. She taught me so much about working with children and families and how to roll with the punches with that signature laughter of hers. She will be remembered and missed by many!
Teresa Shrum
Friday, March 15, 2024
Our best wishes to you all. We knew you all through Carol and know what a wonderful Mother you had. Our prayers and love to all of you today.
Tim Burbank
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Bettye was an amazing lady! She loved and served her community for so many years. She has touched countless lives of the children and families she served while at Faulkner County Day School and DHS. She was loving, selfless, and absolutely hilarious. I will miss you sweet friend!
Marilyn Story
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
I have known Bettye and her family for many, many years. So sorry for your loss. Love to all. Marilyn Story
Kathy Traylor
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
We worked together at FCDS for many years. I have so many memories of Bettye and so many stories.
tim starkey
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
guys sorry for your loss
Janell Still
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
James and David I will be praying for you . you are going through one of the worst things ever in life.trust in Jesus and pray a lot..
Martha Fujita
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Bettye's passing. I graduated Conway High School with her. My prayers are with her family for peace and comfort in this sad time.
Martha Dorsey Fujita
Teresa Little
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Bettye was a lifesaver when I first began my journey at FCDS as the Early Childhood Program Director. She worked so had and loved the children just as hard! She also kept us laughing…those big belly laughs that everyone needs. She continued working in our Early intervention program where she went into homes and helped parents with their little ones who were delayed in development (at first, then they were on age level after intervention many times). She could tell you many stories about goats and other amazing things from her visits. She also could tell you about heartache with all those visits. She truly loved the families and gave all she had to them, never giving up and going above and beyond in her work. Bettye took a job with Developmental Disabilities Services when our grant was done. She did the same thing with that job—working tirelessly, driven by love. She loved big and deeply and I am so glad to have known her. I love you Bettye. The world was a better place with Bettye Starkey in it.
Mara Williams
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
I will miss our talks and your infamous laugh! You were truly one of a kind and will be missed. There was never a dull moment with you and you were a true light. Prayers to your family today and the days ahead. I take happiness in knowing you were reunited with your love. I know you missed him so much. Love you girl!