Jerry Starkey

Jerry Lou Starkey, 91, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at Lutheran Home.

She was born June 22, 1928, in Cape Girardeau to the late Bernard and Kathryn Starrett Meissner. She and James W. Starkey were married Feb. 7, 1948, in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death Aug. 21, 2019.

Jerry was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School and was a member of La Croix United Methodist Church.

She is survived by a sister, Pat J. Strauser of Boerne, Texas, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; son, Jimmy Frank Starkey; and sisters, Bonnie L. Masterson and Kathryn N. Loos.

Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.