Linda Ophelia "Lynn" Starkey

Linda "Lynn" Ophelia Starkey, born August 13, 1938, in Rome, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 87. She was born to JB and Katherine Reeves and moved with her family to Florence, Arizona, in the late 1940's. A woman of quiet strength and deep love, Lynn spent many years working multiple jobs to put food on the table and provide for her three children. Her resilience and dedication shaped the lives of those around her and inspired everyone who knew her. In 1978, she married the love of her life, Carlos Starkey, and together they shared many joyful years. Nothing brought Lynn more happiness than spending time with her family - her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren - and dancing in the arms of her beloved husband. Lynn is preceded in death by her parents (JB and Katherine), spouse (Carlos), sister (Betty Feliz), brother (Garland Reeves), sister (Gayle Reeves), and brother (Johnny Reeves). She is survived by her daughter (Lisa Carioty), 2 sons (Gary and Byron Queen), 2 sisters (Sandra England and Kathi Reeves), many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lynn will be remembered for her unwavering love, her fierce devotion to family, and the joy she found in life's simplest moments. Her kindness, grace, and laughter leave an indelible mark on all who were lucky enough to know her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.