Judith Ann Starr

Judith “Judy” Ann Starr November 17, 1959 – September 23, 2025 Judith “Judy” Ann Starr of Delbarton, West Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of her precious Savior on September 23, 2025, surrounded by a host of family and friends. After faithfully serving the Lord for almost fifty years, Judy completed her earthly race and entered into her eternal reward. Her life was a living testimony of her love for God. She served tirelessly in many ways, always with a heart full of music and worship. She often sought out churches throughout the week to visit, encourage, and support their ministries through her music. A faithful member of The Church of God in Varney, West Virginia, where she dearly loved her Pastor Rev. Gary “Bo” Starr, Judy has served as pianist, Sunday School teacher, bass player, and joyfully stepped into any role needed to further the kingdom of God. She truly lived out the Scripture, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Billie Gene Mounts of Varney, WV; her father, Leonard Mitchell Slone of Columbus, OH; and her infant sister, Patty Gail Slone of Pikeville, KY. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ronnie Lee Starr of Varney, WV; her sister, Sherry Lynnette (Curtis) Chambers of Ramseur, NC; her brothers, Bill (Kathy) Slone of Pikeville, KY, and Kenneth (Janice) Slone of Pikeville, KY; and a recently discovered half-sister, Joyce Glace of Kendall, NY. She is also survived by her sons: Ronnie Allen (Kathy) Starr of Chapmanville, WV; Kevin Mitchell (Lana) Starr of Blaine, KY; Chaddrick David (Donna) Starr of Badin, NC; and Jeremy Lee (Tiffany) Starr of Blaine, KY. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Anthony Ward, Ashton “Bubba” Starr, Hunter Starr, Dallas “DD” Starr, Laiden Marcum, Dainaira Ann Starr, Ashlee Marcum, AnnaBella Whitt, Maci Whitt, Leeah Starr, Tali Starr, and Anna Starr; as well as three honorary grandchildren, Parker Feaster, Jordan Campbell, and Gabriel Campbell. One Great Grandson Preston Mitchell Cassady. Those who were as close to her as her own children include her niece Beth (Chase) Bryant of Asheboro, NC; her nephew Doug (Desere) Chambers of Millbury, OH; great-nephews Liam, Parker, Lincoln, Jonah, and Eli; and great-niece Emma. In addition, those left to cherish her memory are a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and church family. Judy’s legacy of faith, music, and selfless service will live on through the countless lives she touched. Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Gary Starr, Reverend Brian Wellman, Reverend Ricky Endicott, and Brother Billy Burton with arrangements entrusted to Chafin Funeral Home. Services will be held at The Church of God, Varney WV. Burial will follow in the Hooley Cemetery at Blaine, KY. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM, with a celebration of life to follow on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Judith Ann Starr

November 17, 1959 - September 23, 2025

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November 17, 1959 - September 23, 2025

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