of Mountain Home, AR
October 27, 1927 - October 16, 2014
Mrs. Helen Edith Starkey, 86, of Mountain Home passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Mountain Home. She was born October 27, 1927 in Springfield, Missouri to Neil and Violet Edith (Noe) McLean. Mrs. Starkey married Howard Clay Starkey, Jr. on August 15, 1946 in Harrison, Arkansas.
Helen worked at Allied Telephone Company while a resident of Berryville, Arkansas. In 1968 she was employed by Mountain Home Telephone Company. Helen retired in 1985 after ten years with Century Telephone Company. Helen was a former resident of Gassville, Arkansas until June 2012 when she and Howard moved into Good Samaritan Assisted Living. In June, 2014, they moved into Good Samaritan Skilled Care.
Mrs. Helen Starkey is survived by her husband of 68 years, Howard Clay Starkey, Jr. of Mountain Home, three sons; David Starkey (April) of Mountain Home, Doug Starkey (Tammy) of Mountain Home, Steve Starkey (Casey) of Mountain Home, two daughters; Cynthia McKinney (Earl Jr.) of Berryville, Arkansas, Janet K. Linn (Gary) of Bethalto, Illinois, one sister, Kathy Spyra (John) of Wichita Falls, Texas, thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and five nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Neil McLean.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Eastside Baptist Church.
Visitation will be 1:00PM, Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Roller Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM with Brother Gordon Barton officiating. Burial will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens.
Real sorry about your mothers passing May God comfort you is my prayer
We are saddened to hear of Helen's passing and pray for peace and comfort for the family.
May God give you all peace, understanding, and comfort! Helen was a wonderful, amazing and great woman! I am so very glad I got to know her. I just wish I would have known her much soon. She will be greatly missed by many and especially me!
Thoughts and prayers are with you all! If I can do anything at all, please let me know.
Sug was a delightful woman and
mother's favorite cousin. A wonderful
model of family and good spirit.
To all the family, we were so sad to hear of Helen's passing. She was not only a great person but a true friend. She was one of the best people I have ever known. She was always so kind, understanding, supportive and wanted the best for everyone. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
HElen was a great lady. Always enjoyed her visits. A good friend and patient. Thinking of all the family.
Bob Kerr
To Howard, Cynthia, Janet, Steve, David and Doug. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
And if I was at home I'd be at Sug's service Sun.
Will remember you all
We have many fond memories of our times together with Howard and Helen. The trips to Mexico and the dancing at the VFW. Many good times were shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss.
So sorry to hear of Ms. Helen's passing. She was such a joy and a role model of a Christian woman. I'm proud to say she was my friend. Prayers to the family she will be greatly missed.
God Bless
Anna Mae
Cynthia, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! I will always remember her beautiful smile. So sorry we can't be there.
So sorry to hear of Shugg's passing. Please know that Starkey, Cynthia, and the rest of the family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Warren and Linda
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. With heart felt sympathy, Lewis & Ava Marotti
Sorry to hear of your loss. I met Helen at CenturyTel when I was hired. She trained me and was very kind. She also told me exactly how things were to be done. I have seen her over the years and she always talked about her travels. She sounded like she really enjoyed retirement. She will be missed.
I am going to miss you Aunt Shug. You always welcomed us with open arms and loved us unconditionally. I always loved our visits even though they were few and far between. I know you are whole and in a better place. We will see each other again one day. Love Linda.
CASEY, STEVE, AND FAMILY, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AN PRAYERS. SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. When I
have experienced the loss of a loved one,
I found great comfort in the words of Jesus
at John 11:11-14, where he likens death to
being asleep, and at John 5:28,29 - "All those
in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and
come out."
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
sorry for your loss
sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy(HARRIS)
Sorry for your loss. Helen was not only a good boss, but also a good friend. We will miss her.