Helen Starks
June 14, 2020
Helen “Fan” Louise Starks passed peacefully at home on June 14, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born August 6, 1937 in Warren, Ohio. She was an avid player of bingo, loved crossword puzzles, and reading. She loved praying, attending St. Andrews Presbyterian church and enjoyed being an active member of the church, volunteering whenever possible. She is survived by her beloved husband Reuben William “Bill” of 39 years, her daughter Cindy Edgar (Jim) and son James Czaja, her stepchildren Linda Williams (Jimmy) and Patrick Starks (Fran), and her sister Nancy Hart. She is also survived by her grandchildren Stefanie Foley (Kevin) and Kevin Edgar who grew up under her loving care, as well as Shawn and Logan Sims, and Wesley and PJ Starks, and many nieces and nephews who knew her as Aunt Honey (because she was so sweet). Helen is preceded in death by her parents John and Lyda Whitman and nine siblings.
Donations can be made in her honor to Community Hospice Give or St. Andrews Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville.
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I’m sad today because I lost my sassy Aunt with the southern drawl that had the biggest heart ever !!! But I’m also happy because I know she’s in heaven now ….perfect ,,,, no suffering and having the time of her life seeing Jesus and all of the family that passed before her !! And her beloved mother !!! Fly high Aunt Honey !! Give My granddaughter Ashlyn a kiss and a hug for me !! Till we meet again love you bunches !!! Renee
We will all miss Aunt Honey so very much. She was such a sweet soul to be around. We always enjoyed her company when she would come to stay at Grandma Marilyn's house. God has gained one sweet angel. We send our condolences to the rest of her family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Aunt Honey, we love you. Natalie, Samuel, and Scarlett Young.
My wife and I wish to extend our condolences to Cindy Edgar and her entire family. May you look to the Lord for comfort of heart and peace
My sweet mom will be missed so much… for her smile and laughs, but most of all her unconditional love. Until we meet again mom…. I love you ❤️
You will be missed.
To my loving sister Helen, I will always keep in my heart fond memories of when we were little and all threw our lives being the best of friends !!! I know you are with momma now !!! Love Nancy
Helen was a great neighbor and friend. Always so kind and sweet. She will be greatly missed! No more pain and suffering. You will always be remembered for your kindness and giving heart.
We are sending much love from Austin to Uncle Bill and family. We were sad to learn of Aunt Helen's passing. She was so kind & thoughtful. She never failed to send holiday cards, graduation cards & check in on her brother…our beloved Dad. May she rest in peace…free of pain…and reunited with family in Heaven.
Love,
Lisa, Donna & Chin Whitman
Aunt Honey family and friends, lots of laughter, hugs, and love !! My life has been enriched with the love of all the Whitman’s !! Your favorite niece Shirley !!!
Dear Bill,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Helen and you made St. Andrews a special church with the feeling of family. I loved sweet Helen and will truly miss her. Take care. Phyllis
Rest In Peace Aunt Honey, we loved and will miss you.
I feel so bad because I just found out about Ms Helen… She'll forever be Ms. Czaja to me, one of many neighbors who helped raise me when I was a kid and such a sweet lady and friend. All of us kids would wind up at her house from time to time and the place on Enchanted Drive just always felt like home, and she was the main reason for that. *LOVE*