Phyllis Vaughn Starke

Phyllis Vaughn Starke obituary, Roanoke, VA

Phyllis Vaughn Starke

Phyllis Starke Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 29, 2010.
STARKE, Phyllis Vaughn, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. She is loved and survived by her son, William Starke; her three daughters and their spouses, Vicki and Glenn Torre, Janice and Ted Olson, Bonni and Doug Mitchell. She was a proud grandmother of five, Ashley, Ted, Alexander, Nicholas and Victoria. She was a loving homemaker and a retired bookkeeper. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She had a deep faith and a true love of all living creatures. Reading was her life long passion. Her children, grandchildren, family and friends were her joy. She will be loved and missed forever. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Laurel Park United Methodist Church, 2700 Hungary Rd., Richmond, Va. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the charity, Aggies Attic, 2318 Hungary Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228.


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April 30, 2010

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April 30, 2010

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April 30, 2010

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Lisa Powers

April 30, 2010

Bonni,
Just wanted you to know that Bobby and I are thinking of you and praying for you. May God give comfort and peace to you and your family as you grieve.

Dixie Vermillion

April 30, 2010

I am so sorry for your lose. My father was phyllis's half brother. I would like to meet her family. Again, Im very sorry for your lose.

April 30, 2010

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. Ms Phyllis will truly be missed.
The Romaine's / The Washington Family

Jan Slack-Downer

April 29, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I use to come to her home with Janice and visit. She was very kind and I know she will be missed.

Diane Brown

April 29, 2010

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. I will miss Gammy.

Christine Edwards

April 29, 2010

Ms Phyllis will be deeply missed by our family. May God grant you strength, peace and understanding as you go forward.
With deepest sympathy, the Edwards & Washingtion Family.

Jacqueline Schultz

April 29, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Bobby and Jackie Schultz

Krista Crawford-Mathis

April 29, 2010

We know that Phyllis is loved by her children and will be missed. We are thinking of you at this time.
- Krista and John

Evelyn Jones

April 29, 2010

I truly enjoyed seeing Phyllis in church & working with her at the yard sales. She will be missed by many.

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