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Jacqueline Denny Starr

FUNERAL HOME

DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. - West Chester

25 S. Worthington Street

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Jacqueline Starr Obituary

Name: Viewing for Jacqueline Denny Starr
Start: 2016-01-09T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-09T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Church of the Holy Trinity

Jacqueline Denny Starr of West Chester Jacqueline Denny Starr passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at Bishop White Lodge, Cathedral Village, in Philadelphia, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Rosannah C. and Harold P. Denny. She was the wife of the late Harry L. Starr. “Jackie” grew up in West Chester and graduated from West Chester Senior High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics from Cheyney University in Cheyney, Pa., and a Master of Arts degree in Clothing and Textiles from Columbia University, N.Y. She was a Professor of Home Economics for 26 years at her Alma Mater, Cheyney University. Jackie was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., (Zeta Omega, 1955), a charter and longtime member of Iota Tau Omega, and served as a faculty advisor to Delta Iota during her tenure at Cheyney. She was a member of Club FeJuadims, The Women’s Auxiliary to The Chester County Hospital, and a founding and life member of the Greater Delaware Valley PA Chapter of The Society, Inc. Jackie was a member of The Church of the Holy Trinity, West Chester, where she served for many years in various roles on the Altar Guild and the Vestry. She was one of the founders of Sarah’s Circle/Trinity Stitchers with whom she spent many happy hours after her retirement from Cheyney. Prior to the merger of the Chapel of the Ascension of West Chester with the Church of the Holy Trinity, Jackie was a member of the Chapel of the Ascension, West Chester, Pa. She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Harriette Lynn Starr, MD; one sister, Rose Imogene Hobbs; two nephews, Wil Hobbs (and spouse, Carolyn) and Keith E. Starr; and one niece, Jeanette Bond Hunter; and a host of family and friends. Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Church of the Holy Trinity, 212 S. High St., West Chester, Pa. with a viewing from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Chester, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Jackie’s name be made to the Iota Tau Omega Chapter Scholarship Fund: Pearls of Distinction Foundation, c/o Iota Tau Omega Chapter - AKA Sorority, PO Box 1815, West Chester, PA 19380 Uplifting Life Services arranged by DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. of West Chester and Bryn Mawr, PA www.DeBaptiste.com 610-696-4812

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Published by The Daily Local from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2016.

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Ernestine Allston Robinson

January 11, 2016

Someone who went out of her way to help others

I will never forget the rides to Eddystone Fabric Mill when I was a student at Cheyney.

Or sitting on your living room floor learning a sewing technique.

You were out behind a surgery and heard I needed help.

I was fortunate to have learned from a GREAT, STYLIST AND CLASSY LADY!

Cheyney, 1973

Leah Dowdy

January 8, 2016

To the woman who helped raise me,

I will miss our matching red leather jackets.
I will miss your infectious laughter.
I will miss your smile.
I will miss your hugs.
I will miss your warm hands.

I will miss you slipping me money in church.
I will miss your beautiful garden on College Hill Drive.
I will miss running up the hill on the side of the house.
I will miss hearing about the wild parties you and Harry used to throw.
I will miss sharing sugar cookies from Nussex Farms.

Thank you for your sage advice (ie. definitely marry rich if possible).
Thank you for teaching me to be kind without losing sight of myself.
Thank you for always asking me if I was happy and urging me to change my life when I was not.
Thank you for believing in me.

I know that is was time for you to go, but my heart hurts nonetheless. I know that you knew it was me, though you struggled to speak my name. You smiled and I know that you knew.

I know that you worried about not leaving a significant mark on the world, but you were extraordinary. You were everything to me and countless others.

We miss you. We love you. Goodbye for now, yet not forever. I will meet you at sunset beside the pearly gates on the other side of the horizon xo

With all of my heart,
Jackie's Baby

Susan Oddo

January 7, 2016

I was blessed to have known this wonderful Lady. She was a mentor to me as a young wife and mother, a dear friend and she and Harry will forever be in my heart... God Bless You my friend.

Barbara Butler

January 7, 2016

I liked her from the moment we met. She had such class and presence and my admiration was boundless. My life took a turn and I moved to Florida and lost touch with her to my regret. My condolences to Lynnie and the family.

January 7, 2016

It has been a wonderful journey to have had Jackie as my dear friend and colleague.
She has shared many wise and often funny
and practical quotes.

We will all miss such kind and fine lady.
I send you my condolences and will keep you in my thoughts.

Isabella Harrison

January 6, 2016

Lynne,
Jackie was an amazing loving gal it was always great to be with her God bless. Isabel H

Bonnie Norris Glover

January 6, 2016

Dear Lynn my mom sent me a copy of your mom's obituary. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking of you and sending you love.

Tony & Jeanne Pizii

January 6, 2016

Dear Lynn....I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your dear Mother...your parents were great friends of mine from Holy Trinity...I have not seen your Mother for many years....they were so very proud of you.............please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

January 5, 2016

Lynn: Just saw this on facebook. So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. My Mom died in 2006 and I still miss her every day! My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. Margaret Quinn

January 5, 2016

We share our heartfelt condolences with Lynn and Mrs. Starr's family. Although we did not have the honor of knowing her, we feel as though we did through knowing you, Lynn. Please be comforted in the caring thoughts and prayers of those of us who knew her through you . . . Lynn and Thomas Harris

Denis and Judy Asselin

January 5, 2016

How we have missed our dear neighbor since her move to Cathedral Village many years ago! From the very first moment we arrived in Cheyney 30 years ago to live in the house across the street from Jackie and Harry, they were the ideal neighbors, wrapping us in their warmth and love: Jackie left a delicious welcome to the neighborhood cake on our doorstep, was always interested in our lives and in our children's lives, brought them gifts at every birthday and at Christmas, and was full of laughter as we shared stories from our day-to-day adventures and as we watched the neighborhood evolve over the years. She was a wonderful, wonderful woman, brimming with life, wisdom, and generosity. Moving to Cheyney to raise our family proved to be the best decision we ever made, and Jackie was a big part of that. We cherish her memory, and now that we are the retired, older couple on the street -- just as she and Harry were when we first settled here -- we are trying to live up to her stellar example of how to nourish the next generation. It was a joy and privilege to know her. We send our best wishes and condolences to the Starr and Hobbs families, and to all of her family members.

Barbara Daulerio

January 5, 2016

Sincere and heartfelt condolences on behalf of the family of Pat Kocielski. We were blessed to enjoy Mrs. Starr's friendship and will miss her dearly. But we take comfort in our vision that now our mom, Pat and Mrs. Starr are now reunited in friendship and enjoying each other's company from above.
Our prayers to Lynn and family for comfort during your difficult loss.

The Dowdy's

January 5, 2016

The Dowdy family expresses it's deepest sympathy to Lynn and the family members upon the passing of Nana Jack. We have been blessed with the presence of her in our lives for over 40 years. This relationship with her has evolved from college professor, role model, mentor, friend, Nana, and life long teacher. She has given her unconditional love and wisdom to us and a host of others throughout her life. While our hearts are heavy as result of her loss we are happy that we had visited her recently to express our love and affection for her. Before we left her room she was able to speak the words "I love you too". Lynn, thanks for sharing your mother with us for all of these wonderful years. We know that God has granted her eternal peace & life within his kingdom. Love; Meryl, Larry, Matthew & Leah.

Nana & Leah 2008

Leah Dowdy

January 5, 2016

Charity Patton

January 4, 2016

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family. May your memories and the prayers of many friends bring you comfort. With Sympathy, Devere and Charity Patton

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