Helen Louise Starkey, 92, of Forsyth, MO, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2022 at her home. She was born May 17, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI to Pieter and Margaret Wood Kreulen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John Starkey; and a sister Margaret Avery.
Helen enjoyed reading, working on puzzles and bible study. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Forsyth. Helen loved taking care of her dog Sunny who was her faithful companion for the last 10 years.
She is survived by two sons, John Carlon of Missoula, MT and David Starkey of Fayetteville, AR; three daughters, Margaret Blistain of Fairview Heights, IL, Maureen Holder of St. Petersburg, FL and Helen Jean Irwin of Forsyth, MO; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Mike Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Gideon’s International, The Make-A Wish Foundation or the American Lung Association.
Mom…..I am sorry I can’t be there. I will miss talking to you. I treasure you as a young boy teaching me about faith in God, the joys of life and your sense of humor. While it is not our choice you leave us at Christmas time, I have so many happy memories of Christmas with you and Dad and his loud hohoho Christmas mornings. I remember you telling me once as a young boy that we never know how we effect other people with our words and actions. To be modest when we do good for others. As I do every Christmas Eve, I will watch Its a Wonderful Life. The idea that we all have worth and can make a difference in this world. And every time a bell rings an angel gets their wings. You now have your wings and I know are watching over us Rest in Peace Mom and thank you for everything. I will see you on the other side……
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Helen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and the family.
With our love, The Furuta and Kurriger Families
HELEN LIVED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD IN FAYETTEVILLE. WE BECAME ACQUAINTED VISITING WITH JOHN AS HE WALKED HIS DOG BY OUR HOME. SOON WE DISCOVERED MY HUSBAND AND JOHN BOTH VOLUNTEERED AT THE VA. HELEN INVITED US FOR SOME GOODIES SHE HAD BAKED. WE ATTENDED JOHN’S SERVICE. AFTER HELEN MOVED WE VISITED BY PHONE. I KNOW SHE WAS SO HAPPY TO HAVE HER OWN PLACE AND EVERYTHING NEW. WHEN WE DRIVE BY HER OLD HOME THERE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY MEMORIES OF OUR TIME WITH THE TWO OF THEM TOGETHER AGAIN.
Thank you so much Ruth & Jim for your kind words. Peace, joy and much luv to you;
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Aunt Helen’s family!
She was deeply loved by me and I will miss you! Heaven has another beautiful angel in Heaven’! She was welcomed by so many people who love her!
Thank you, luv y’all