NANCY STARKES Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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sharon clarke
March 28, 2012
John, my dear friend that kept me laughing at Va Premier when we set across from one another. I am very sadden about the lost of your mom (Mrs Nancy is what we called her) I was in the doctors office and ran across a co-worker of va premier that told me about your mom. I cant express how sorry I am for the family, but I know that she is up there laughing and smacking people in the back. Please except my condolence and I hope that she is resting in peace.
Jermaine Monk
March 15, 2012
Hey Damien, the Monk family would like to offer you and your family our condolences during these difficult times. We are with you spiritually, and if there is ever anything we can do, don't hesitate to call. God bless.
Courtney Jones
March 7, 2012
Although I never met Miss Nancy face-to-face, I did build a friendship with her when I use to call her at Virginia Premier & she was such a sweet lady and I will definitely miss talking to her. The family has my deepest sympathy and may she rest in peace. May God comfort you all through this time.
William Cosby Jr
March 7, 2012
Wilson, you and your family have our deepest sympathy at the passing of your wife. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
William, Jeanette and Hilda Cosby
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Roberta Person-Collins
March 2, 2012
Mrs. Nancy was a morning delight. Her smile was the best way for us ladies at 7-11 to start our day. We will truly miss her kindness and her smile. Prayers to her family. God Blessed you all with a wonderful woman as Mrs. Nancy. May he bring comfort to you now.
Veola Thomas
March 2, 2012
To the family,
I knew Ms. Nancy as the voice of virginia premier. She was always very helpful and although I could not see her her voice always had a smile. She was very pleasant to speak with and always ended the call with a laugh. I will miss her voice when I call in. May God bless each of you at this time.
God Bless all of you,
Veola Thomas
Kisha Price
March 2, 2012
John, my deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. I am keeping your family lifted in prayer.
Sedonna and Kenneth Stevenson
March 2, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies during your time of sorrow. Mrs Nancy was loved by many and will truly be missed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Lakisha McComb
March 2, 2012
John, I am so sorry and I want you to know I am thinking of you and what you and your family must be going through right now. Please accept my deepest condolences. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. Just remember, Not ever gone,Just moved on.
Betty Toliver
March 1, 2012
Nancy will be miss by so many she was fun to be around always made you smile words cannot say how sorry i am.
Roberta Swinson
March 1, 2012
To the Starkes Family please accept my deepest condolences; heartfelt sympathy and prayers during this difficult time.
Nancy was a co worker of mine at Travelers/Trailblazer for many years. She was a joy to be around with always kept a smile on her face. Please know that she will truely be miss.
Harold & Joyce Gordon
March 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Elnora Grooms
March 1, 2012
I met Mrs. Starkes while she was visiting at Eagle Baptist and have enjoyed seeing her everytime she came back. She had a beautiful personality and could make anyone laugh. May it ease your hearts and minds to know that she is safe in His arms. Find joy in the legacy of love she left behind. May the peace of God sustain you during this difficult time.
Yolanda Dabney-Deceus
March 1, 2012
To The Woody Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Wanda Johnson
March 1, 2012
To the family of Nancy Starkes
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend. I met Nancy a while ago through my dear friend her sister Coco! I pray that God will give you comfort during this dificult time.
Berna Mark
March 1, 2012
I am so sorry for the lost of such a nice person, always with a smile on her face, and her good spirit.
I will missed so just like the rest of us.
Please received my sympathy.
Ellonia El
March 1, 2012
From the first day I met you, you kept me laughing. I can always look for a "HEY E" from you. I am sadden and I am truly going to miss you.
Lynette Covington
March 1, 2012
Our prayer are with Nancy's family during this diffucult time.Goodbyes are the law of earth;Reunions are the law of heaven.I will miss you my friend.
Lynette and Rondy Covington
Latesha Banks
March 1, 2012
I am so happy I was able to meet you and have so many memories that I will forever hold onto. I'm going to miss walking pass your desk and you saying hey T in a voice you could only do. Today I will go to say goodbye. Love you Ms. Nancy...until we meet again.
My prayers are with the family.
March 1, 2012
To the Family of Nancy Starkes - My Prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Mrs. Nancy will truly be missed. We loved her like she was family and our heart aches because of this loss...Derrick Lee (VA Premier family)
Cassandra (Cassie) Bolding
March 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult and painful time. I am still in disbelief as it was just last Thursday that we were having a good time at work. I will miss her laugh, jokes and calling me to fix her computer issues. She will truly be missed.
Kim Bullock-Ferrell
March 1, 2012
My prayers go out to the Starkes family. Mrs. Nancy will truly be missed by all. We may not understand why God does what he does but rest assure that he has infinite wisdom and a supreme purpose in mind. “Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.” Lean towards God during this difficult time.
Ana Seldon
March 1, 2012
In your time of sarrow. May it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.
To the family of Mrs. Nancy Starkes
(Virginia Premier)
Shell Day
March 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May God bless you all, your VA Premier Family.
Marcia Turton
March 1, 2012
To The Family of Nancy,
Words cannot express, the sorrow I feel in the passing of a friend and collegue. Nancy always kept us laughing I will miss her smile and laughter.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May god hold you in his arms and comfort you.
Donna & Tom Mitchell
March 1, 2012
To the family of my dear friend Nancy. Words cannot express our friendship. Her jokes about me inspired me to come to work even when I wasn't feeling well. I really enjoyed her company. My husband and I will truly miss her, but I guess God has other plans for her.
Until We Meet Again My Friend.
Joyce Mosby
March 1, 2012
There is never an easy way to express the sorrow for the loss of a family member, but just know that my deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Ms. Nancy's entire family, colleagues and friends. I pray that God gives her family the strength you need to get through this time of sorrow. God Bless much ?
Ashley Woody-Coggins
March 1, 2012
We will miss you Auntee! RIP
Love,
Ashley, Jayden, Keith Jr., & Ashton
Cassandra "Cassie" Bolding
March 1, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this most difficult and painful time. I am still in disbelief as it was just last Thursday that we were having a good time at work. I will miss her laugh, jokes and calling on me to fix her computer issues. She was such a dedicated and hardworker. We work so close together. She will truly be missed.
Allen & Tara Dabney
March 1, 2012
It is still a amazing to me that your mother (and sister) is gone. Praying for strength, peace & healing for the Woodys during the loss of my sister-in-law. Allen & I love you all.
Tangie Jordan
March 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Starkes and Woody family during this time. Be strong and know that Nancy is clapping and shouting in heaven.
March 1, 2012
To The Starkes Family,
I am very sorry for you lost,and you are in my prayers at this time.
Lucille Whitaker
February 29, 2012
To the Starkes and Woody family. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We worked with Nancy at Trailblazers.
Tamara and Barbara Hunter
February 29, 2012
We extend our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your love one (Nancy).You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Deanna Simmons (Charlottesville, Va.)
Pip and Gail Brooks
February 29, 2012
Blessed are that that mourn, for they shall be comforted. We send our sympathy to Wayne and the family and pray that God's love will bring you peace as you go through this most painful time.
Keisha Dodd
February 29, 2012
Since your passing, I have looked for ways to speak to you again. I have long admired you for raising the strong man who will one day be my husband. I have called on you and you have given me strength and wisdom. Knowing you enriched my life, and without you, there would be no John. My heart longs for the mother in law/daughter in law relationship we were supposed to share. However, the memories I do have of you, will live on in my heart.
My prayers are with the family.
Rose Hart Bailey
February 29, 2012
I will pray for your family during this time. May God heal your heart with his amazing grace. I remember Nancy from school. I never saw her without a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed.
LaTawnya Courtney
February 29, 2012
For my dear friend. Love ur laughter. I will always remember.
Linwood & Everlena Smith
February 29, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cynitha Dantzler
February 29, 2012
Nancy was like a sister you never had she could always make me smile or laugh when you were hurting she could make you feel like a Queen like she was to me Thank you Lord for bringing Nancy in my Life it made it so much better when time are hard I will always Love my sister until the day I go to that great Homegoing with our Father Love Ya!
Octavia Phillips
February 29, 2012
Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven can not heal, we are in prayer for you all.
Love,
Octavia Loney Phillips and family
Tyra Mines-Buckner
February 29, 2012
Keeping your family in prayer during this difficult time.
LaTawnya "Twan" Courtney
February 29, 2012
My Mrs Nanny Pooh where do I start I am gointo missed that kind face that I was used to seeing every morning I will missed those kind words that got me thru the day and most of all I am goin to miss my Nephew Tommy pranks in the morning that we use to trip off of. No one will ever take the place of my sweet dear friend.
P.S I am also goin to miss our casino trips..RIP my friend until we meet again ..love you .sending my condolences to the family.
Tongela Robinson
February 29, 2012
I was so surprised to hear what happen ,we were just cutting up the thursday before your surgery ,we laughed and laughed ,talking about when you come back you were going to have on your heels and be ready to dance. I guess it was time for you to dance with the LORD....My prayers go out to the family ....You will be greatly missed by your Virginia Premier family.
Lois Gray
February 29, 2012
Nancy will be dearly missed. I worked with her for many years and have so many fond memories of all the good times we shared. She was a wonderful person and a great friend.
With love and sympathy to the family,
Antoinette Gordon Davis
February 29, 2012
I am remorseful to hear about Nancy. She was an enormous person and friend that always wore a big smile.
We shared allot of great times together during our school days, during our children school days and even in our careers, which I will always treasure.
Family just know that I am praying for you, because God knows what you need right now.
Nancy we will meet again for another great journey.
Carol Reese
February 29, 2012
I work with Mr. Wilson Starkes. My family and I are sending the family love, support and prayers.
Donna Childress
February 29, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Ms Nancy was a very dear and kind hearted lady. When my husband passed she sent me a gift basket. I will never forget her. She touched a lot of lives in so many ways and will be dearly missed at
Virginia Premier.
February 29, 2012
I've had the pleasure of working with Ms. Nancy for many years. She was a joy to be around and she will truly be missed.
ROBERT AND DOROTHY GREEN BROOKS
February 29, 2012
PRAYING THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU COURAGE TO FACE THE MANY TOMORROWS WITHOUT YOUR LOVED ONE. WE KNOW HE CAN AND KNOW HE WILL...
SINCERELY,
February 29, 2012
We send our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family. Nancy was a co worker of ours at Trailblazer for many years. She was a joy to be around with always a positive message to share.
Gwen Pace, Carol Wiggins, Betty Cook
Terra Toliver
February 29, 2012
My heart is extremely heavy over the news of Nancy passing. I love her so very much. Nancy was such a huge inspiration in my life. I came to know her through one of her children. Nancy welcomed me with open arms and we were fast friends. She has always been there for me. I was of no relation to Nancy but she treated me like I was her family. She would always call just to check on make to make sure I was doing okay, and I loved her for that. If I could say one last thing to her it would be: Thank you! Thank you for remaining my friend. Thank you for your words or wisdom that has kept me over the years. Thank you for being that ear when I needed it. Thank you for not judging me but for always encouraging me. I love you so very much. You will remain in my heart until the day when I get to see you again.
Lillian Williams
February 29, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John Mabry
February 29, 2012
You will be well remembered by the maintenance staff at 600 East Broad Street
Tibna Hill
February 29, 2012
I worked with Nancy at Trailbalzer for years and I am so sorry to hear of your lost , Nancy was a beautiful person inside and out. I pray for the family to have peace during this most difficult time .
Patricia Thomas
February 29, 2012
I never got a chance to meet you it was too soon Nancy. I only knew you for 9 months and it seem like a life time. I looked forward to talking to you every morning to get my laugh. I will forever cherish our moments on the phone at work and on the phone at home to watch our favorite tv show "The Swamp People. Will the family please please accept my deepest condolence during this difficult time of sorrow. Patricia Thomas HCA-Nashville TN
Juanita,Brittney & Brandon Cash
February 29, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your lost. Our prayers are with Nancy's family during this diffucult time.May God give you peace,during this difficult time.
February 29, 2012
Dear Nancy, I will miss you so much. I sat behind you in 7th grade at Beaverdam Elementary. But mostly I remember all the times we just ran into each other as adults. Much joy. I always admired your strength.
With love and sympathy to the family,
Laurett DeRusha
Amy Green
February 29, 2012
The Starkes/Woody family have my condolences and prayers during this difficult time. I worked with Ms. Nancy at TrailBlazers. She was a wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed.
February 29, 2012
I offer Ms. Nancy's family, my heartfelt sympathies and prayers during this difficult time. She was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed.
Althea Brooks Armstead
February 29, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
From the Staff of Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home
February 29, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Arlissa (Cookie) & Lala Richardson
February 28, 2012
Our thoughts and Prayers are for the Starkes/Woody family. We worked with Nancy at Trailblazer and she was always a joy to be around. Praying for comfort and Peace at this difficult time. Nancy will be missed truly!
Arlissa (Cookie) Richardson
February 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Nancy Starkes. We worked with Nancy at Trailblazer and she was always a joy to be around. She will truly be missed! Praying for comfort at this difficult time.
melinda taylor
February 28, 2012
I want to pass on my sincere condolences, for the Starke family. i used to work with ms. nancy at virginia premier. she was truly and great and full of life person and she will be sorely missed. she was always so full of life and had nothing but good to say about everyone. my prayers go out to the family and devoted friends of ms nancy.
Gregory Ross
February 28, 2012
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Franchon Brown
February 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy's family. Nancy was a true joy to work with. We could all be promised a laugh when in her presence. She was a wonderful women and will truly be missed. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Brenda Walker
February 28, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Nancy and I worked together for many years and I only have good thoughts of her, she was such a blessed woman. I feel the loss of my friend.
Ernest & Evelyn Brooks
February 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy's family at this time of sorrow. Hold onto the kind words spoken of her by many and listen to the joy she brought to those around her. May God Bless You
Earl and Shantee Hill
February 28, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathleen Turner
February 28, 2012
I hope that knowing how much joy Nancy brought to all who knew her will bring her family and friends a sense of peace at this sad and difficult time. I loved her, and loved working with her. She was a treasure. Please know you all are in my prayers.
Joyce, Earl, and Gary Smith
February 28, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kristy Patterson
February 28, 2012
Ms. Nancy. The news is still surreal. You always had the right words and the best advice. I will never forget you and I still have the gift you made me when I got my first job promotion. RIP dear friend. Love always.
Velma Anderson-Harris
February 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy. Please know that you and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy and I were very close friends in school and we kept in contact after finishing high school.
Nancy was such a beautiful person, be encourage to know that another angel have entered the heavenly gates and rejoying in the arms of our Lord and Saviour.
May God Continue to bless you
Dorothy Newton
February 28, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your lost. My prayers are with Nancy's family during this diffucult time. I truly enjoyed working with Nancy and she will be missed. May God give you the peace that passes all understanding.
Sandra Massey
February 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy. Nancy you was one of the strongest and funniest women I ever met and you will be so truly missed by so many.
Jacquelyn Minor
February 28, 2012
To the Starkes & Woody Family,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Nancy. I had not seen her in years, but often told her husband to say hello to her for me. We shared many memories and good times during our high school years.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal". Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jackye Minor
Deborah Oliver
February 28, 2012
May the Lord give the family peace.
My prayers are with you.
Carmelia Minor
February 28, 2012
To the Starke, Woody family. Offering my deepest sympathy to you during this time of your beavrement. Although I feel as if I am signing this guess book too soon, but knowing that God knows best. Know that God makes no mistakes, he brought you to it and he will see you through. For earth has know sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Family be blessed.
Angela Anderson
February 27, 2012
May GOD grant you peace that passes all understandings.
CYNDI BROWN
February 27, 2012
Love,
Cyndi(Lou), Chelsea, and Rob.
Jerry and Betty Brady
February 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
February 27, 2012
May God Bless her family while they are going through. Nancy will be missed. Our prayers are with the family and never foget that God Is.
former co worker.
Glenda Wright, Henrico,VA
Debra Gregory
February 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anson Williams
February 27, 2012
May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time. Our hearts and prayers go out to family and friends.
Terri Lee Toliver-Allen
February 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Starks & Woody family. I've known Nancy all my life she was like an aunt to me, she will truly be missed.
Paul and Zelma Cosby
February 27, 2012
Our prayers are with you at this time. Keep your hands in God's hands.
Anne McKenna
February 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peggy Varin
February 27, 2012
Nancy will be missed by so many. I worked with her for years. My God hold you in his hands at this very difficult time.
Catherine Swann
February 27, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow, Nancy will be truly missed.
Marie Harris
February 27, 2012
May GOD bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Moskella Jordan-Henderson
February 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Please accept my condolences,
James and Valerie Ayers
February 27, 2012
Hold on to God's Unchanging Hand. May God continue to keep you and your family during this difficult time. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time and in the days to come.
Denise Honeycutt
February 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her much loved family.
February 26, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear...I will miss you. We worked together @ Medicare for many years.
To the family…..for Nancy
Do not stand at my grave and weep, for I am not there, I am with the Lord.
So don't you cry, the love that's deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars, you will feel it from the heavens, and it will heal all the scars.
So, please do not feel sad, because if truth be told, I'm better off than you. And don't tell the folks I was a saint, or anything else that I am not. Just tell everyone that God loan me to you for a while and now it's time to go home.
May God keep your family in perfect peace and remember everyone will meet again one day.
Jan Baker (Richmond, VA)
John Holmes
February 26, 2012
To the family of Ms Nancy,
My prayers go out to you during this time of bereavement. We have lost a warm friend and sensetive child of God. Nevertheless, Heaven has gained another angel. I'm sure the day that she was born brought great pleasure, the day she went to sleep brought sadness. Between those two dates are a dash. This dash reprensents the way she lived her life, and how she would be remembered. Ms Nancy not only enlightened, but she enabled us all. Ms Nancy challenges all of us to check our dash. (-)
Emma Washington
February 26, 2012
To the Family of Ms Nancy,
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with each of you.It is hard to believe that Ms. Nancy is no longer with us in the flesh. Her warm spirit and love will forever be in our hearts. We know she is with the LORD.He needed her immediately so there was no time for goodbye's.We loved Ms.Nancy and will miss her smile and sense of humor very much. My first year at VPHP she made some beautiful gift baskets and I won a beautiful one she had made.I will cherish her memories and our last conversation forever.
Valerie Rogers
February 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy. May the thoughts and prayers offered by the many people who knew and loved Nancy be a comfort to you during this difficult time.
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