Edith Ann Starkes Obituary
We bid farewell to Edith Ann Starkes of Arp, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 14, 2026 at the age of 86. Edith touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her fathers, James Whisenhunt and Leo Whisenhunt; her husband Chester Lyles; her former husband Ervin "E. C." Starkes; her daughters, Deborah Howard (Debbie) and Melissa Gillispie (Missy); her grandson Stathen Shuttlesworth; her siblings, Mildred Strickler, Bobby Whisenhunt and Sonny Whisenhunt; and her niece Terri Rogers.
She is survived by: her son Randy Lyles (Casey Lyles); her stepchildren, Sunni Starkes and Sonya (Richard Barrett); her grandchildren, Colton Lyles (Jessica), Camryn Lyles, Jayden Rowan and Lee Gillispie; her stepgrandchildren, Abigail Starkes (Pedro), James Barrett, Anna Barrett, Ethan Barrett, Stephan Barrett and Jennifer Everett; her great grandchildren, Rylee Lyles, Kelsie Gillispie, Kyle Gillispie and Kohen Gillispie; her stepgrandchildren, Aiden Starkes, Landon, Addilyn, Ryleigh and Menphis Everett; her brother Jimmy Whisenhunt (Francis); and her nephews, Monte Whisenhunt, Matt Whisenhunt, Jon Whisenhunt, Brian Whisenhunt, Robert Whisenhunt and Mark Andrews.
