Nona Laura “Schoochie” Gordan Starks Born February 18, 1939 to James and Virginia Gordan in Pulaski, Virginia. She was the third of seven children.
Nona went to Calfee Elementary then to Christian Burge high school in Pulaski, Virginia. From there, the family moved to Columbus, Ohio where she continued her education at Central high school where she met James E. Starks III, whom she later married and birthed five children.
Nona was in the order of Eastern Star (Ruth). Nona work at Riverside Methodist hospital where she retired Nona loved to go fishing with her beloved sister Hilda and Loved to ride the Mega bus to Illinois with her sister Joe. Nona loved to dance and have a “funky good time”.
Nona was a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. Nona is preceded in her death by her parents James and Virginia Gordan, and sisters Dianne Gwendolyn Gordan Wells, Hilda Alexandra and Marion Harvey and grandson Walter V. “Pooder” Lovett Jr.
Nona leaves to cherish her memories, sisters, Shirley Hendricks, Joyce Wilson, and Barbara Foster; children, Betty Burrs, James E. (Collette) Starks IV, Laurie (Rodney) Jamison, Donna (Alfonzo Clarkson), and Tracey Starks; a legacy of 16 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild; best friend, Janice Hawkins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I Give unto you; Let not your heart be troubled”. John 14:27
Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.
Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.
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Betty and Donna I am so sorry for your loss I am praying that God gives you both strength to make it through this time I will continue to keep you and your family in my Prayers…God Bless.
Im so very sorry for you all’s lost and am praying for you all’s strength and peace as you all go through.
Sorry for your lose
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.May God bless your family with peace.
May the strength of the Lord lift you up in this time of sorrow. Prayers and condolences to the whole family❤ from the Holloway family.
Thanks Joseph lots of hugs and kisses
To my Starks family
My condolences to my family for the passing away of your mother. May God keep your hearts and spirits during this time.
Love. The. Muhammad Family
Thanks Starks Family
Thanks my dear friend lots of hugs and kisses
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and family.
My condolences to the Starks family my prayers and love to you all
Sending love & hugs and condolences to the Starks family of the passing of Mrs. Schoochie. Lean on God for strength during this difficult times.
My condolences to the Stark family may God be with you all
To The Starks Family You Are In My Prayer Tracia Stay Strong Love You If You Need Me Let Me Know. CHER JOHNSON &FAMILY
Tracy I’m so sorry for your loss MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I LOVE ALL OF Y’ALL AND GOD LOVES YOU TOO STAY STRONG
Continued Love and Blessings to your Beautiful family
Love you grandma rest in peace .
I love you grandma.miss you❤
I love u Grandma miss u so much