Ella Mae Starkey Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ella Mae Starkey (Centralia, Washington), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ella left this world on August 14, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luva Streittmatter and Byron Streittmatter; her husband James Starkey; and her sisters, Eileen Sauer, Nileen Hertrampf, Joan Welch and Lois Streittmatter.
She is survived by: her daughters, Lynne Crossen (Martin Leonard) and Debbie Ferguson (Greg); her sister Sharon Preuss; her sister-in-law Jean DeLong; her grandchildren, Mandy Hill (Ron), Scott Ferguson (Rocio) and Matt Ferguson; her great grandchildren, Chavez Secena (Brianna), Kayden Zeleny, Dreama Secena-Ferguson, Lola Secena-Ferguson, Jimmy Secena-Ferguson and Tamzin Secena-Ferguson; and her great great grandchild Emma Secena. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ella's memory may be made to the American Stroke Association (http://www.stroke.org.) or to a charity of your choice.
