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Dianne Boxley-Starks Obituary
Di was born on February 19, 1966 in Gary Indiana to Geraldine Boxley and Victor Fointno.
Lady Di graduated from West Side High School class of 1984. Dianne worked for Gary housing Authority since 1993 and became disabled in 2009 due to health problems. Lady Di passed away quietly at the age of 45 Tuesday evening August 24, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart Indiana.
Dianne was proceeded in death by her Stepfather and Mother Kenneth and Geraldine Boxley-Gardfrey, Grandparents Charlie Boxley and Blanche Boxley-Travis,and Ralph and Milldred Brown, father-in-law Ronald Starks Sr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories to her husband Ronald Starks Jr., 1 girl, 8 boys, 14 nieces, 7 nephews, 4 sisters ,4 brothers and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Visitations services will be on Friday September 2, 2011 from 12-8 with family hours 6-8 at Guy & Allen Funeral Home 2959 W 11th Ave. Gary IN, and Celebration Services will be on Saturday September 3, 2011 at 11am at Mt. Horeb M.T. Church 456 Hamlin Street Gary, IN. 46406 with Rev. Nathaniel Bonds Officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dianne Boxley-Starks
Judy Starks
September 4, 2011
Carnecia Whiteside
September 3, 2011
Our prayers are with our family during this time.
Love,
Carnecia and the Whiteside Family
Donna Johnson
September 2, 2011
Ron, Paula and family, I know at this time words cannot express the sadness that you must feel. But always remember that the Lord never gives us more than we can bear. Remember there will be no more suffering for Dianne, she is at peace now. She would want you to remember the good times and not dwell on the bad ones.
Cynthia Oliver
September 2, 2011
To the family...
Dianne was truly a good friend of mine, who I've had the pleasure of knowing since my employment with GHA. Di & I enjoyed hanging out together months prior to her hospitalization. She enjoyed life to the fullest, and had no regrets. I only wish I could have been there to make her laugh one last time, before her passing. Know that the Lord puts no more on us than we can bare. So look to him for your strength during these times.
God bless the Boxley & Starks Family
September 2, 2011
We ask the question, Why? But it is not for us to ask this question. We must understand that God has a reason for everything He does. It is in no way easy to lose a loved one. We are blessed in knowing that God has made a place for one of his own. May your memories always be filled with joy. Reggie
Dorothy (Hollins) & Gregory Smith
September 2, 2011
To the Boxley & Starks Families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Dianne will truly be missed.
September 2, 2011
To; Ron & Family
May God bless you and your family I will keep you and your family in our prayer.
Coach Todd & Jackie Porter, Gary, Indiana
Judy Starks
September 2, 2011
To Ronald Starks Jr and the Boxley family my prayers are with you. May GOD be with you in your time of sorrow, may he bring peace to your hearts and continue to Bless You with good memories of your love one' who has returned home to him. R.I.P.
TAMMY GARNER-WALKER
September 2, 2011
DIANNE WAS MY DEAREST FRIEND AND I WILL MISS HER WE JUST RE CONNECTED THROUGH MY DAUGHTER THROUG ALL THE YEARS SHE IS A LOVING PERSON HER FRIEND TAMMY FROM KING STREET AND WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY
zina litt
September 2, 2011
To my loving family i know there is nothing that anyone can say to take the pain away but we all know that di was a child of god and always told someone to travel the right road she is now one of our angels that will always be in our good ear telling us to do right and keep the piece she will always be remembered may god give us streght love u all
Tandra Blue
September 2, 2011
My heart goes out to the family in this difficult time. Please accept my condolences and know that I will be praying for you.
COCO
September 2, 2011
I have very good memories of Dianne that I will never forget. My sincere condolences.
Minister Gloria Heard-Brown
September 2, 2011
To Ron,Justin, and to the host of other family members of Mrs. Dianne Starks. We send our heartfelt condolences to you all in your time of bereavement in the transition of your wife and love one. There are no words to express how deeply our hearts goes out to you. Let me leave you with these words of comfort in this hour. The bible tells us that to be absent from this body is to be in the presence of the Lord. Take comfort in knowing that your beloved is in a much better place by being in the Lord's presence. My prayer is that God's peace that surpasses all of our understanding be with you and your family today and forevermore.
milton Williams
September 2, 2011
Although we only none eachother for a short amount of time the memories of u stayed n my mind u we're kind n sweet u was a great friend, i hope i see u again when my time on this earth end n my new life begain.
September 1, 2011
To Diane, my beloved classmate and friend. Even though we set out on different paths after high school, I continue to cherish the memories of school. To the family, may God give you strength and peace during this very trying time. May he keep you and bless you!!
James and Cynthia Moore
September 1, 2011
To the Boxley and Stark Families. My prayers are with you and your family and keep the faith. May Dianne rest in peace. The 23 Psalm - The Lord Is My Shepherd. Sheila McAfee (Benton Harbor, MI)
David Bell
September 1, 2011
My prayers are with the family and friends of Diane. May God comfort each of us in a special way.
Patricia Harris-Tatum
September 1, 2011
To Patrick,Andre,and the family of Dianne. Words are on my thoughts and and my heart but is hard for me express. I know all the saying we say at this time of grief but they are not enough words to put together when you have lost one of Gods most treasured gift that he aloud us to share. Dianne was a beautiful woman, mother, daughter, sister,and a friend to us all. She was a rock to everyone she had the pleasure of knowing. She will be missed but always remember. RIP Dianne
Willa Ivey
September 1, 2011
To my dearest friend and family, God is looking over you. Keep your heads up and always PRAY!!!
Ms. Johnson
September 1, 2011
To: Paula & Family
I am deeply sadden to hear of Dianne's passing. We worked together at the Boys & Girls Clubs and shared many conversations and laughs . May God grant her eternal peace.
Martita Short
September 1, 2011
To: Ron and the Family of Mrs. Diane Boxley-Starks,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Diane. May God Bless you and your family and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Richard Wilford
September 1, 2011
Our prayers are with the Boxley-Starks family.
September 1, 2011
To the family of Diane, May your hearts and minds be calm. My condolences to you all. Brigette Baity-Lander
Margaret Owens
September 1, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 1, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family of Dianne.
Ana Perez
W.S.H. Class of 1984
Tanya & Josephine Ivey
September 1, 2011
To the family of Dianne Boxley-Starks, my warm and deepest sympathy goes out to Ron, Patrick, Eric Jr., Andre, Paula, and the family. May GOD give you peace and the strength to help you through with the loss of your loved one. Love you all, nook.
September 1, 2011
"Ron: On behalf of the Walton Family, we express our sincere condolences and share in your sorrow. "I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Ps. 121:1-3 Carletha and Family
Cathy Duncan-Johnson
September 1, 2011
Rest in Peace Classmate, class of'84. GOD has a new angel in his arms. May GOD give your family peace during this time of sorrow.
Mildred Yarbrough
September 1, 2011
Eric Jr
take comfort in knowing that now you
have a special guardian angel to watch
over you
your grandmother
Mildred Yarbrough
kaneka
September 1, 2011
May god be with you Paula and your family! I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers!
September 1, 2011
IHAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH BOTH OF THEM. IAM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS RON.MAY GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP THAT HEDGE AROUND YOU &THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY.GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN BOTH OF YOU.
SORRY.
charlotte johnson/carson
September 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Jackson
September 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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