Sallie Merritt Starker
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Aug 12th, 2018
- Death Date: Aug 12, 2018
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Biography: Sallie Merritt Starker, 90, died on August 12, 2018 in Little Rock, AR. She was born in Duluth, MN on July 13, 1928 to Colonel Carleton E. and Mae C. Merritt. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Brigadier General Joseph B. Starker, brother, Thomas J. Merritt, son, Thomas M. Starker, grandson, John Bradley Witherspoon. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan S. Witherspoon of Little Rock, AR, and Sallie S. Melton of Leavenworth, KS, five grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. A private service will be held at a later date.
Condolences(08)
Ron Merritt
#8
Aug 8th, 2019 2:10 am
My sincere condolence to the family of Sallie Merritt Starker. Sallie was the great granddaughter of N.B. Merritt of Duluth, an historical figure and one of the seven Iron Men of the Missabe Range. Her immediate family had a strong military background; brother Thomas was killed during WW II in Holland; her father Carlton retired as a Colonel with 34 years service; her husband was a BG. She had a long and full life.
Mary McCann
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
You'll be missed, Nonnie. Thank you for being you, and unlike any other. I'll forever cherish your charm, style, and sense of adventure.
Dr. John Bradley Witherspoon, Sr.
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sally was a good person and my mother-in-law for 19 years. We were contentious in the beginning but friendly in the end. She will be missed.
Ann Starker Spencer
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
How lucky we are that my dear Aunt Sal lived such a long and interesting life. We should all be so fortunate. She was an integral part of many memorable family gatherings and will be fondly remembered.
Sallie Carleton Starker Melton
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My sincere condolences go to all family and friends who knew how skillfully Mom could ?rise to any occasion?.
God?s Peace,
Sallie Starker Melton
God?s Peace,
Sallie Starker Melton
Susan Starker Witherspoon
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Momma,
I miss and love you to the Moon and Back! Thank you for sharing the best years of your life! Xox SUZ and Gaylo
I miss and love you to the Moon and Back! Thank you for sharing the best years of your life! Xox SUZ and Gaylo
Brooks Witherspoon
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
You and I had some great times together. You and I were more alike than we liked to admit. I will honor and respect the legacy you left behind for all of my days. Thanks for all of it Nonnie. Til we meet again, rest well Angel.
Love you forever and always,
Your granddaughter Brooks.
Love you forever and always,
Your granddaughter Brooks.
Linda B. King
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Happy times, Aunt Sallie, for you to be united with your Heavenly Family. What a wonderful life we all
Enjoyed here with you. God Bless You & keep you!!