Anna Leigh Starkey, of Harrison, was born in Sacramento, California September 25, 1947, to Winfred Thomason and Bessie Mae (Riddle) Thomason. She passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the age of 66. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Regina Sue Starkey.
Anna is survived by her husband and lifetime partner of 49 years, Johnny Lee Starkey, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law of Harrison, Cindy and James Tigg and Stacey and Patrick Villines; a sister and brother in-law, Sherry and Rick Hill of Harrison; three granddaughters also of Harrison, Paige Tigg, Tori Sneed, and Ariana Sneed; as well as a host of friends and loved ones.
She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She and Johnny were baptized together into the body of Christ. Although she had not been to church in several years due to her deteriorating health, she remained active in the church prayer chain. She firmly believed in the power of prayer. She enjoyed spending time with her family, riding horses, and taking care of their goats on the farm. She had a passion for growing roses. Anna worked at Duncan Industries for over 20 years, and retired early due to her health.
Visitation will be at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Tuesday, January, 21, 2014, from 5 -7 p.m.
Funeral services will also be at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 10 a.m, with Brother Jim Hatfield officiating.
Pallbearers are James Tigg, Patrick Villines, James Starkey, Rex Starkey, Rick Hill and Bert Daniels.
She will be laid to rest at the Holmes Cemetery in Bellefonte, Arkansas.
Anna is survived by her husband and lifetime partner of 49 years, Johnny Lee Starkey, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law of Harrison, Cindy and James Tigg and Stacey and Patrick Villines; a sister and brother in-law, Sherry and Rick Hill of Harrison; three granddaughters also of Harrison, Paige Tigg, Tori Sneed, and Ariana Sneed; as well as a host of friends and loved ones.
She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She and Johnny were baptized together into the body of Christ. Although she had not been to church in several years due to her deteriorating health, she remained active in the church prayer chain. She firmly believed in the power of prayer. She enjoyed spending time with her family, riding horses, and taking care of their goats on the farm. She had a passion for growing roses. Anna worked at Duncan Industries for over 20 years, and retired early due to her health.
Visitation will be at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Tuesday, January, 21, 2014, from 5 -7 p.m.
Funeral services will also be at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 10 a.m, with Brother Jim Hatfield officiating.
Pallbearers are James Tigg, Patrick Villines, James Starkey, Rex Starkey, Rick Hill and Bert Daniels.
She will be laid to rest at the Holmes Cemetery in Bellefonte, Arkansas.
Anna Leigh Starkey, of Harrison, was born in Sacramento, California September 25, 1947, to Winfred Thomason and Bessie Mae (Riddle) Thomason. She passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the age of 66. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Regina Sue Starkey.
Anna is survived by her husband and lifetime partner of 49 years, Johnny Lee Starkey, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law of Harrison, Cindy and James Tigg and Stacey and Patrick Villines; a sister and brother in-law, Sherry and Rick Hill of Harrison; three granddaughters also of Harrison, Paige Tigg, Tori Sneed, and Ariana Sneed; as well as a host of friends and loved ones.
She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She and Johnny were baptized together into the body of Christ. Although she had not been to church in several years due to her deteriorating health, she remained active in the church prayer chain. She firmly believed in the power of prayer. She enjoyed spending time with her family, riding horses, and taking care of their goats on the farm. She had a passion for growing roses. Anna worked at Duncan Industries for over 20 years, and retired early due to her health.
Visitation will be at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Tuesday, January, 21, 2014, from 5 -7 p.m.
Funeral services will also be at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 10 a.m, with Brother Jim Hatfield officiating.
Pallbearers are James Tigg, Patrick Villines, James Starkey, Rex Starkey, Rick Hill and Bert Daniels.
She will be laid to rest at the Holmes Cemetery in Bellefonte, Arkansas.
Anna is survived by her husband and lifetime partner of 49 years, Johnny Lee Starkey, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law of Harrison, Cindy and James Tigg and Stacey and Patrick Villines; a sister and brother in-law, Sherry and Rick Hill of Harrison; three granddaughters also of Harrison, Paige Tigg, Tori Sneed, and Ariana Sneed; as well as a host of friends and loved ones.
She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She and Johnny were baptized together into the body of Christ. Although she had not been to church in several years due to her deteriorating health, she remained active in the church prayer chain. She firmly believed in the power of prayer. She enjoyed spending time with her family, riding horses, and taking care of their goats on the farm. She had a passion for growing roses. Anna worked at Duncan Industries for over 20 years, and retired early due to her health.
Visitation will be at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Tuesday, January, 21, 2014, from 5 -7 p.m.
Funeral services will also be at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 10 a.m, with Brother Jim Hatfield officiating.
Pallbearers are James Tigg, Patrick Villines, James Starkey, Rex Starkey, Rick Hill and Bert Daniels.
She will be laid to rest at the Holmes Cemetery in Bellefonte, Arkansas.
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