Phyllis was a lifelong Nashville resident and WW II W.A.C. Veteran. She was employed as a secretary for many years and worked with Hooker and Hooker Law Firm, Vanderbilt University and Capital Airways. She was the last surviving member of the Beautiful Lilies Bridge Club.
She was preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Mercile Henderer and loving husband of 59 years, Leland Arda Starkey and brother, Hubert Wilkin Henderer.
Phyllis is survived by son, James Frederick Starkey, favorite cousin, David (Pam) Chamberlin and a host of relatives across the country.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Mon. Apr. 15, 2019 from 4-8pm at Hermitage Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tues. Apr. 16, 2019 at 2pm with visitation preceding one hour prior at Hermitage Funeral Home.