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Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Estine Edmondson, husband Roy R. Starkey, brothers Carroll Edmonson, Jr., and Roger Edmondson, as well as daughter in law Tonya Starkey.
She is survived by:
2 Daughters – Susan Hall (Dan) of Lee's Summit, MO.
Milinda Glass of Sturgis, KY.
2 Sons - Scott Starkey (Dara) of Providence, KY.
Patrick Starkey of Sturgis, KY.
9 Grandchildren - Patricia Woodard (Paul) of Sturgis, KY.
Jonathan Glass of Morganfield, KY.
Talon Hall (Bri) of Lee's Summit, MO.
Cheyenne, Landon, and Glenn Starkey of Providence, KY.
Amber Wolfe of Sturgis, KY.
Haley Carver (Trevor) of Indianapolis, IN.
Paris Starkey and Fiancé, Dalton Cornwell of Clay, KY.
6 Great Grandchildren - Katana Stevens of Sturgis, KY.
Lestat Stevens of Sturgis, KY.
Parker Mae Glass of Morganfield, KY.
Zoey Wolfe of Sturgis, KY.
Stella Hall of Lee's Summit, MO.
Stetson Hall of Lee's Summit, MO.
1 Sister - Paula Edmondson Smith of Sturgis, KY.
1 Brother - Phil Edmondson of Sullivan, KY.
Sisters In Law - Bonnie Edmondson of Sturgis, KY.
Pam Burchfield of Sturgis, KY.
A host of step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
A special thank you to Saint Anthony's Hospice for their compassion and care.
The graveside service will be at 1 PM on Friday, August 8th 2025 at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis, KY. Cody Crowell will officiate.
Visitation will be from 12 PM to 1 PM on Friday, August 8th at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, KY. Burial will be at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis, KY.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Anthony's Hospice.
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