Terrilyn Jo Starkey
October 3, 1951 ~ August 25, 2021
On Wednesday, the 25th day of August 2021, the Lord called Terrilyn Jo Starkey, of Tennessee Colony, home. She passed away at Palestine Regional Medical Center at the age of 69. Mrs. Starkey was born on the 3rd day of October 1951, in Palestine, Texas, to parents Terrell Traweek and Celestine Earle Traweek.
Mrs. Starkey was a sweet, genuine lady with an irresistible personality and a beautiful smile. She could light up the room with just her presence. Mrs. Starkey was a giving woman who would do anything for her family and friends and was loved by everyone. Her passion was for animals which led to her ownership of the Dogwood Country Shih Tzus, where she bred dogs and gave advice for other Shih Tzu owners. Mrs. Starkey was a Methodist and is now in the company of her loving Lord until the day we can join her in Heaven.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Mike Starkey; daughters, Stacey Lynne Starkey-Leslie and husband Eugene, and Stephanie Anne Knoblauch and husband Chuck, all of Houston; sister, Bobbie Shafer of Troup; sister-in-law, Nelda West; brother-in-law, Jerry West; grandchildren, Cayden Hebert, Blake Hebert, Isabella Leslie, and Charliegh Knoblauch. Mrs. Starkey is also survived by her nieces, Sandra West, Connie Congleton, Kim Fields, Kelly Waterhouse, and nephew, Carrey Waterhouse.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening on Saturday, the 28th day of August 2021 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel.
Graveside services to celebrate Mrs. Starkey's life are to be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the 29th day of August 2021 at Centerville Cemetery in Centerville, Texas. Ben Rhone will be officiating the service.
Funeral services for Terrilyn Jo Starkey are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
We went to school together!! Love our Terrilyn!! Praying for peace and comfort as you go through this difficult time. Marilyn and Joe Ed Johnston
Grew up in church with Terrilyn- have only good memories of this sweet lady. God comfort her family.
She was a high school classmate and friend. Her obituary describing her as sweet, generous and that her smile would light up a room, perfectly describes the girl I remember so well! She will always be remembered fondly! My prayers are for the family, may God walk with you during this difficult time.
Terrilyn was always so sweet. I went to high school with her! She was beautiful inside and out!
What a wonderfully delightful woman. We were in school together a d her joy was infectious. Will keep you all in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was an awesome person. Prayers for yall
All my love & prayers for Terrilyns family & friends. I havent seen her since High School but remember her as a gentle, sweet, genuinely kind & happy girl. Im so sad for your loss. My thoughts are with you now as you all try to navigate life without her sweet presence but please know she is with you in her beautiful spirit always & you will be with her again one glorious day.
She is a beautiful lady and was fantastic boss I will miss her
Diana Beckham
We have so many happy memories of Terrilyn. I was in school from elementary thru high school with her and she was in our wedding. She was truly sweet, caring and beautiful inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
As we all mourn the passing of Terrilyn, I remain thankful for the time that I spent with her as my friend. We started church and school together, and continued our friendship for the duration of our lives.
Terrilyn will always remain a blessing to me and to all who knew her.
Terrilyn was one of the sweetest, most gracious and genuinely kind people I knew. We went to school and church together. Im so sorry to hear of her passing. My heart felt condolences to her family.
We ARE DEEPLY SADDENED SINCE FINDING OUT ABOUT Terrilyn’s passing!! Thoughts/Condolences/Prayers to you Mike, and the rest of the Family!! Even though we only met one time(when you two presented us with Our new Fur baby Tanzy!! And all because Tanzy did not have enough hair on each ear!! But she still has more hair on her ears than I do!! And she can hear a lot better than I can too!! So, my wife Janet and I found some new friends, but GOD decided to take Terrilyn home early!! Mike, Put your faith/prayers in GOD and he will help you through this!! GOD now has a new Angel to help HIM in Heaven!! GOD bless ‘each’ and every one of the Family and Friends!! ”Till we meet again Terrilyn”!!
We were so sorry to hear of Terrilyn’s passing. Please know that the family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We got to meet her at our Christmas party this past December and she was such a pleasure. Our hearts are saddened for your loss.
Sheriff Randy Hargrove
and Houston County Sheriff’s Office Employees.