Wanda Starkey Obituary
The family announces the passing of Wanda Starkey of Athens, Tennessee on September 15, 2026. Wanda, born on December 1, 1941, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wanda Starkey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Dewey Starkey; her son Travis Wayne Starkey; her parents, Bob Buckner and Alice Buckner; her son-in-law Zane Gibson; and her great grandchild Neyland Wayne Evans.
She is survived by: her daughter Julie Starkey Gibson; her adoptive son Andy Russell; her grandchildren, Brad (Cristy Atkins), Kayla Bradford and Martin (Alex Evans); her great grandchildren, Jennifer (Austin Moates), Meadow (Zach Bennett) and Annabelle Morgan (Jameson Bradford); her great great grandchildren, Ashton, Myla, Tacion "Boog", Lennon, Riley and Eli; and her siblings, Robert C. Buckner, Nina Croft and Joyce Stewart.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Bordwine Funeral Home (203 Ohio Ave, Etowah, TN 37331). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home (203 Ohio Ave, Etowah, TN 37331). A burial was held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Goodsprings Cemetery.
