Donna Marie Starkey

Donna Marie Starkey obituary, Jacksonville, AR

Donna Marie Starkey

Donna Starkey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Jun. 9, 2025.
Donna Marie Starkey, age 57, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away on June 6, 2025 at her home. She was born in Houma, Louisiana on October 11, 1967 to Joseph Clifford Boudreaux Jr and Burnell Bailey.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Ronald Lynn White and Rex Anthony Boudreaux.
She is survived by her husband James Starkey Jr.; three children Felicia Cowart, Joseph Cowart (Lauren), and Veneda Allison (Jagger); 12 grandchildren Kassie Ouzts (Chase), Baxston Ouzts, Jaxon Carey, Kenzie Cowart, Avery Cowart, Benson Carey, Isabelle Cowart, Ava Boudreaux Allison, Marko Cowart III, Lakeleigh Cowart, Brooklyn Cowart, and Amara Allison; one great-grandson on the way Holden McKinley Lewis that she already loved with all of her heart; one brother Joseph Troy Boudreaux (Amy); along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Donna enjoyed dancing with her daddy and later with her husband. She also enjoyed traveling with her mother in the 18-wheeler. Donna loved her family deeply and spent every second she could with her children and grandchildren. She was very hardworking. She was deeply loved by everyone and touched many hearts.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm with funeral service starting at 2:00pm in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Mountain Springs Cemetery in Cabot.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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