April Elaine Starks
d. June 11, 2012
April Elaine Starks
April Elaine Starks
GROVETOWN, GA - Peace came to April Elaine Starks (SFC, Ret.), age 66, on June 11, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Formerly of Norfolk, VA, April joined the military in 1967 and served proudly for 20 years. Retiring from Ft. Gordon, GA, in 1987, she made Grovetown her home, not hesitating to get involved with the community; volunteering each year to assist with the Master’s, donating time and supplies to the Senior Citizens Centers, and manning the food lines for American Legion functions. She was the Commander of “Brinkley’s Troops,” the Women’s Veteran’s Club of the CSRA. She was a lifetime member of Heritage Chapter “62” comprised of former WAC and current female soldiers out of Ft. McClellan, AL. She was an avid supporter of the U.S. Army Women’s Museum at Ft. Lee, VA. From its inception, April donned her fundraising hat to see the building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial located in Washington, D.C., come to life. April was also a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion Post 192.
Working primarily in the field of communication with the Army Security Agency, SFC Starks assignments took her overseas to Turkey, Germany, and England and stateside to Vint Hills Farm Station, VA, Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA and Fort Gordon, GA. Additionally, she served as a military instructor of physical training and as an instructor on the field training committee for the Enlisted Education Branch at Ft. McClelland, AL.
Her career was distinguished by the award of the U.S. Meritorious Service Medal and the U.S. Army Commendation Medal.
April was a great lover of animals and never met a stray beagle she didn’t take home. Her three beagles LT, Juice and Ginny will miss her, as will all of her friends and family.
April is preceded in death by her mother Olga M. Starks (nee Taraczkozy), father Clyde L. Starks, and brother Buddy Starks, all of Norfolk, VA. She is survived by her sisters Libby Morgan, of Cape Coral, FL , Theresa Rogers, of Great Falls, MT, and Korolon Biggs of Virginia Beach, VA; cousins Tara McCormick of Norfolk, VA and Lisa Keffer of Pax, WV, as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to: U.S. Army Women’s Museum, 2100 A Avenue, Ft. Lee, VA 23801.
Graveside services with full Military Honors will take place at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, 4501 Wrightsboro Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813, on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at American Legion Post 192 immediately following the service.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
GROVETOWN, GA - Peace came to April Elaine Starks (SFC, Ret.), age 66, on June 11, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Formerly of Norfolk, VA, April joined the military in 1967 and served proudly for 20 years. Retiring from Ft. Gordon, GA, in 1987, she made Grovetown her home, not hesitating to get involved with the community; volunteering each year to assist with the Master’s, donating time and supplies to the Senior Citizens Centers, and manning the food lines for American Legion functions. She was the Commander of “Brinkley’s Troops,” the Women’s Veteran’s Club of the CSRA. She was a lifetime member of Heritage Chapter “62” comprised of former WAC and current female soldiers out of Ft. McClellan, AL. She was an avid supporter of the U.S. Army Women’s Museum at Ft. Lee, VA. From its inception, April donned her fundraising hat to see the building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial located in Washington, D.C., come to life. April was also a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion Post 192.
Working primarily in the field of communication with the Army Security Agency, SFC Starks assignments took her overseas to Turkey, Germany, and England and stateside to Vint Hills Farm Station, VA, Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA and Fort Gordon, GA. Additionally, she served as a military instructor of physical training and as an instructor on the field training committee for the Enlisted Education Branch at Ft. McClelland, AL.
Her career was distinguished by the award of the U.S. Meritorious Service Medal and the U.S. Army Commendation Medal.
April was a great lover of animals and never met a stray beagle she didn’t take home. Her three beagles LT, Juice and Ginny will miss her, as will all of her friends and family.
April is preceded in death by her mother Olga M. Starks (nee Taraczkozy), father Clyde L. Starks, and brother Buddy Starks, all of Norfolk, VA. She is survived by her sisters Libby Morgan, of Cape Coral, FL , Theresa Rogers, of Great Falls, MT, and Korolon Biggs of Virginia Beach, VA; cousins Tara McCormick of Norfolk, VA and Lisa Keffer of Pax, WV, as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to: U.S. Army Women’s Museum, 2100 A Avenue, Ft. Lee, VA 23801.
Graveside services with full Military Honors will take place at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, 4501 Wrightsboro Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813, on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at American Legion Post 192 immediately following the service.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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