Susan Louise “Weegie” Starkey, age 63 of Mannington, WV was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 20, 1958 in Four States, WV a daughter of the late Edith Jane (Markley) and James Brant Jones.
Weegie is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John Dewayne Starkey; a son, James Brant Jones and significant other Amanda Starrett of Mannington; her daughters, Misty Sue Starkey and significant other Mitch Snider of Fairmont, Johnna Jane (Christopher) Moore of Metz, Katarina Lynn (Russell) Sendling of Clarksburg, and Jaylee Brooke Starkey, still living at home; and 17 grandchildren, Haley (Dean) Hadi, Cassandra Newport, Isabella Newport, Ethan Newport, Heidi Gidley, Christopher Moore, Gavin Moore, Emmie Moore, Gracie Moore, John Moore, Liam Moore, Bryson Satterfield, Adalynn Rose Jones, Brantley Jones, and step-granddaughter, Kennedy Starrett, Aaliyah Sendling and Airyonna Sendling; and one unborn great-grandson. She is also survived by four brothers, five sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Weegie grew up in Four States, WV and attended Monongah High School. She was a resident of Mannington, WV her entire adult life. She was a Board Member of Mannington Main Street for several years, and the co-founder of Mannington Matters. She had a great love for her community and was considered a huge asset by all. She was the proud owner of Starkey’s Bar and Grill located on Market Street in Mannington. She took great pride in her little business, many coming as strangers but left knowing they’d made a friend.
Weegie epitomized the saying “Never knew a stranger”. She welcomed all with open arms and with a loving heart, generous to a fault. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. To know her was to know true strength, a beautiful loving soul, and a willingness to accept everyone without judgement.
In addition to her parents, Weegie was preceded in death by six siblings.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 2-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in the funeral home beginning at 1:00pm with Minister Virginia Dorbeff officiating. Interment will follow at the Mannington Cemetery.
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She was a beautiful soul and will be missed prayers for the family during this difficult time
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Iam so sorry for your loss, prayers for the family. She will be missed so much God bless you all.
We are sorry for your loss. She'll be playing poker with Big John up in heaven now. We love and miss you all.
So sorry for your loss.
I remember her as smiling, spirited, and loving. May you find comfort and healing in the days ahead.
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God bless to all of her family and friends.
Aunt weegie I'm so sorry I couldn't make it there just know I have thought about u every day....u will forever be in my heart...plz tell pap and grandma I love them and I will see yall again one day...u were one of my favorite aunts and u will always be alive in my heart....fly high angel...I'm sorry for your losses I love yall
I'm so sorry for your loss . I no how you feel .just take one day at a time. God bless all of you. God bless her husband.children grand children brothers an sisters.may god be with all of you .at this terrible time .prayers for all of you