Gerene C Starratt

Gerene C Starratt obituary, Fort Pierce, FL

Gerene C Starratt

Gerene Starratt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yates Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Fort Pierce on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Gerene Cay Konow "Gerry" Starratt of Fort Pierce, FL passed away at the age of 70, in her home surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer. Gerry was born April 4, 1955 in Dolton, IL to Chris and Dolores Konow. She is survived by best friend and husband Christopher "Kit" Starratt, sons Lane Starratt (Jey) and Ian Starratt (Meghan, grandson Kendall), daughter Valerie Starratt (Allison Brager), and an abundance of beloved family and friends.
An alumna of Fort Pierce Central High School, Gerry graduated with a B.S. in psychology from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA and a Ph.D. in experimental cognitive psychology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. Though recently retired from a long career in higher education, Gerry remained deeply committed to the success and wellbeing of her students. In both her career and her personal life, Gerry was a strong advocate for those who needed it most. This is what brought her to the Sisters of the Adrian Dominican Congregation in Adrian, Michigan, with whom she served as an Associate Member and found spiritual fulfillment and deep kinship.
May all who have known her find peace and comfort in the love she has left behind.
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July 9, 2025

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Janet Walters Wilkinson

July 9, 2025

Gerry and her brother Chris Konow, classnates were always kind and fun-loving..She will be missed greatly..I am sure

Donnie Mullins

July 6, 2025

Kit, thank you so much for sharing Gerry with us. We will miss her dearly.

John & Maureen Rossi

July 2, 2025

Gerene we were so lucky to get to know you and Kit. Thank you for getting me hooked on puzzles. Your smile will always be remembered. Sending love and prayers to all of the Starratt an Konow Families.

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