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for Frances Starms
Brianna Tipton
July 23, 2024
Today for so reason I started getting flash backs from my childhood and I thought about Mrs. Starms I attended ECC and DLC. I loved when Mrs. Starms would come visit. She's reminded me so much of my granny. She treated all of the students like her own. 2024 & she's still missed!
Dane Mathews
March 13, 2013
Aunt Francis Starms and Robert Starms were people who I had great respect for. She will be missed. My condolences go out to the family during this time of grief and sorrow.
kendrick moore
June 12, 2012
r.i.p ms. starms i miss you
you will be miss dearly great granny.
-kendrick moore(milwaukee wi)
Raven Glenn
April 2, 2012
Ms. Starms was sweetest and most humble women I could've met. I am glad to call one of the schools with her namesake my Alma Mater. "Respect yourself honey. Daddy ain't got much money. Only a little to get by. These words I say to you, respect yourself honey." I can't stop crying.
Debra Rounds-Duncan
March 8, 2012
Mrs. Starms was one of a kind. She always had something positive to share. I'll always remember the time she helped so many of us (caregivers) to find our way at Lorraine P. Carter's Daycare and to become good mothers and teachers. Thank you Mrs Starms. 1980-1985
Frankie Jones
March 1, 2012
Frances, good friend.
Until we meet again.
Frankie Jones & Family
Charlene Osheim
February 28, 2012
To the Starms Family,
I had the pleasure of working at Frances Starms Early Childhood when it first opened. I was excited when she would come into the building just as the children were. I felt that she was an inspiration for all and a wonderful role model for teachers. I will always remember her wonderful storytelling and her loving hugs for the children. She has left us but her wonderful inspirations are living in those that she touched. God Bless the family and know that she will never be forgotten.
Vicki Schmitz
February 25, 2012
Ms. Starms was my mother's supervisor with the Head Start program when my mother worked at Palmer School in Milwaukee. I still remember sitting at her feet, with the other children when I had a day off of schoo, and listening to her stories. I am sure that this is one of the reasons I became a school librarian at the beginning of my career with MPS. I will also never forget the huge hug I would always get from her whenever she would visit my first MPS school, Lloyd Street. It was always fun to talk to her and to see the faces of the children as she told her stories. She could always reach them and get them excited about learning.
ruth howard
February 23, 2012
Mrs. Strams You were a truly remarkable woman who left a mark on everyone she encounter. My daughter also attended Starms ecc and dlc and because of mrs. starms my daughter loves poetry and has continued her poetry writing in high school. My daughter still knows her poems of respect yourself and remember sitting in Mrs. Starms lap while she read to her. Even though God has called you to be with him now. I know her spirit will be watching over us and guiding us. Our family will truly miss her presence.
The Howard Family, Milwaukee, Wi.
Chief Dr. Tolokun Omokunde
February 22, 2012
A great tree has fallen in the forest our Queen Mother is asleep.My mentor and friend was an inspiration to me for everything I did in my tenure with African World Festival.She was a Cultural Revolutionary.Our dear mother could get the best out of a billy goat by telling of the best goat stories and she got the very best out of boys and girls. Take your rest our beloved Frances Juanita Brock- Starms.
jesse jordan-pompey
February 21, 2012
Ms.starms you will always be in our hearts:Jesse Jordan-Pompey
Kirti Dhawan
February 20, 2012
Mrs.Starms You Will Be Truley Missed In I Hope You Rest In Peace
(Kirti)
February 19, 2012
Mrs.Starms You Will Be Truley Missed In I Hope You Rest In Peace (Muah)
-Alayjah,Long
Pilar Carrington Ahmad
February 18, 2012
Starms Family, so sorry to hear about the loss of the great Frances B. Starms. She definately left her mark in our community and touched many lives with her knowledge and kind words. May her spirit continue to live on through those that she inspired. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pam Hartman
February 17, 2012
My family , the Hartman's, attended Frances Starms DLC way back in 1995 thru 1999. When they found out about her passing they sang the song they always sang in school. "Frances Starms is a Wonderful woman". She truly was and it's a shame kids today will not meet her and benefit from her wisdom.
alyssa
February 17, 2012
Frances made me realize that i loved working with the elderly. i would always go and help her when help was needed , and i will miss her very much. she was a wonderful, lady that i always looked up too. it was a big pleasure knowing her.
February 16, 2012
Mrs Starms......you will be GREATLY missed by the staff of your schools. I remember vividly the 1st day we met at Garden Homes School and i told you that my daughter would be attending ECC in the fall. You and her talked and played all afternoon! And behold i got a job there the following spring! I LOVE MY JOB AND I LOVE THE BABIES! RIP QUEEN MOTHER
Joanne Williams
February 16, 2012
Mrs. Starms was one of the "founders" of Milwaukee's Black communities. She and her husband, Robert were one of the grown-ups in my life when I was growing up in Milwaukee, who visited my parents in our home and included me as one of the first girls in the Northside YMCA's Summer Fun Club.
She was a great storyteller and writer and I admired her all my life. It's good to see she got the recognition she deserved with the naming of 3 schools. She will be dearly missed by my family.
Sherley Sellers
February 16, 2012
Mrs. Starms was a hard working and dedicated woman who stood up for what she believed. I will not forget her performance and poems she sat and read at the Title I African-American program at Sarah Scott middle school. We will miss you, the children will miss you. May God be with your family in your time of sorrow.
Carolyn Allen
February 16, 2012
Soror Frances Starms ,a true legend..My family extends to your entire family our most heartfelt condolences during your time of loss.I hope that when my life ends,I hope to be a fraction of your greatness.Carolyn and Alana Allen
J. Brown
February 16, 2012
To the Starms Family,
While working at Starms DLC, I had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Starms. She was such an inspiring phenomenal woman. When the children would see her they would start running towards her wanting a hug. She'd smile and hug each one as if it were their last. She was such a blessing to many.
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
Martina Mannery-Bennett
February 16, 2012
Mrs. Starms was a wonderful woman who always took time to visit the children, she gave the best hugs and was always had an uplifting word. Milwaukee is missing a real angel.
Maurice & Patricia Shirley
February 16, 2012
It has been our honor, joy and pleasure to have known both Bob and Frances Starms, both true role models. May God's Continued Blessings be with their family.
Teri Palmer
February 16, 2012
To the Starms family, I want to extend my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Mrs. Starms was a wonderful woman and I had the pleasure of knowing her through the school that my children attended. She would come in and read stories to them and my daughter, still remembers those times. I will always remember the song "Frances Starms is a wonderful woman!!"
February 16, 2012
The Bates family Alicia, Apollo and Alandra would like to send their prayer and thankfulness for being able to say they admired and loved Ms Starms and she will forever be in their hearts. Love the Bates family
February 16, 2012
One of my true mentors. Her compassion and belief in all children surpassed that of anyone. While she will be missed her legacy will live on far into the future. D. Jupka
Evelyn (Jason) Ray-Cowan
February 16, 2012
To Sheila and the Starms family
While I've only know Aunt Francis for approximately the last five years, it was truly a blessing knowing her. I will not EVER have another Christmas and not think of her warm smile and kindness.
May you draw on the Grace of God during your moments of sorrow.
Susan Mathews
February 16, 2012
Sheila and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Frances lived a very long life and Sheila, I know how much love you provided for her until she passed. I hope this brings you some comfort with her loss.
Susan Mathews
Dane Mathews
February 16, 2012
To the family, may God strengthen you and give you peace doing this grievous time.
Mr & Mrs Dane Mathews
Isaac Sawyer
February 16, 2012
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
February 15, 2012
To the Starms Family,
Mrs. Starms will forever leave a footprint for quality early care and education in the Milwaukee. Her legacy will live on through every child that attends the school, as well as those who will be exposed to the work and committment she made to the children of the Milwaukee Community. You are in my prayers and thoughts...
Donna Johnson-Lobacz
February 15, 2012
To the Starms Family, Mrs. Starms was such an influential person in my life. When she was my kindergarten teacher at Franklin Pierce School, she saw a gift in me at the age of 5, nurtured that gift, encouraged my parents to get me into classes, and helped to mold me into the person I am today. Every time I receive a favorable review in the newspaper for one of my theatrical performances, I always thank God for bringing Mrs. Starms into my life. The world was richer for her being in it.
February 15, 2012
Starms Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this time of need. May God bless you. The Gregory Family. Monica, Randy, Randy and Briona.
Love Ya!
Stephanie Hampton-Pratt
February 15, 2012
To the Starms Family, Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers
are with you during this difficult time. May you draw comfort from the time you enjoyed together, the laughter, the success, and the joy.
Snow Mitchell Jr
February 15, 2012
To the Starms Family,
The Snow Mitchell family was blessed by our many years as friends with the Starms family. I remember her from my early childhood through adulthood and especially was impacted by her pride in our heritage. May God continue to bless you and yours.
The Strawder Family
February 15, 2012
To the family, May the peace of God comfort you through this difficult time. My children will miss her dearly as well as many other students of Starms.
Claude O'kelley
February 15, 2012
Mrs. Starms you were a wonderful person and a joy to know.
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