Marcella K. Starkey, age 93 of White House, passed away October 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Starkey; daughters, Bonnie Thomas and Paula Hanna; grandson Chris Hanna and her eleven siblings. She is survived by her children, Terry (Marsha) Starkey, Pam (David) McWilliam; grandchildren, John (Angela) Deckard, Sheree (Bill) Burdette, Tara Golt, Devin McWilliam, Daile’ McWilliam; great-grandchildren, Chris Burdette, Alyssa Deckard, Caitlin Burdette, Emily Deckard, Johnny Deckard, Joni Deckard and son-in-law Tim Ball. Marcella was a true Matriarch of the family. Her family was the most important thing to her. She helped raise generations of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She taught, guided, and pushed them to achieve their goals. Her strong, sassy, independent, and loving nature will be missed. Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home White House Wednesday October 23 from 11 am until service time at 2pm with interment to follow at White House Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Bill Burdette, Christopher Burdette, Jaron Phillips, Korry Gold and John Deckard.
Marcella K Starkey
Born on March 22, 1926
Departed on October 19, 2019 and resided in White House, TN
- Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House
- Wednesday October 23, 2019 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Life Celebration: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House
- Wednesday October 23, 2019 2:00pm to 2:30pm
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October 21, 2019 9:04 am
Dear Aunt Marcella,
I so will miss our daily telephone conversations.
Always was fun to talk about things from the past.
When I was just a teen ager I thought it so wonderful that you and Uncle Dale took me to your home for a week to visit.
Love you
October 21, 2019 2:23 pm
Aunt Marcella,
Rest In Peace. There are so many memories I will always cherish!
Love you!!
October 21, 2019 3:25 pm
Rest in peace dear Aunt Marcella. We loved all the time spent with you and will miss you. Your wonderful family will carry on all the wonderful memories you have left. them.
October 21, 2019 3:38 pm
Granny,
We love you and we will miss you greatly.
She loved “all 12 of us” she use to say, even though we topped out at 6. All twelve of us are going to have a permanent void in our hearts now that you’re gone.
Love & Hugs,
John, Angela, Alyssa, Emily, Joni & Johnny Deckard
October 21, 2019 6:03 pm
Aunt Marcella you brought me laughter and love. I didn’t get to see you very much, but we had good telephone conversations. Thank you for sharing your love with me and John. I love you and miss you.
October 21, 2019 7:41 pm
Your last visit in Wisconsin has good memories. I will
miss out telephone conversation. Rest In Peace Aunt Marcellla.
October 21, 2019 7:58 pm
We will miss you Aunt Marcella. You were so thoughtful and loved our 2 girls like your own. We enjoyed our visits with you and were always so positive and always made us laugh. Loved your sparkly smile. Rest in peace. You were an angel on earth! Love you!
October 21, 2019 8:06 pm
Your last visit to Wisconsin has left good
memories. I will miss our telephone conversation.
Rest In Peace Aunt Marcella.
Love Marilyn(Tootie)
March 4, 2020 9:20 am
Marcella was a great friend of ours at the Senior Center. Such a loving a sweet friend. Always so independent. I wish we knew she had passed. We love and miss you Marcella ❤️R.I.P love from Pam Thelen and Barb Wortman