HILDA O. STARKEY, a resident of Huntsville, was born March 29, 1963, in Englewood, Calif., a daughter of Robert Simpson and Beverly Schrieber. She died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 45.

Mrs. Starkey was of the Baptist faith and loved crocheting.

On Sept. 6, 1993, she was united in marriage with Charles W. Starkey, who survives her of the home. She is also survived by one son, Patrick Starkey of Bentonville; one daughter, Joy Starkey of Huntsville; her mother, Beverly Schrieber of Bentonville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her father and two sons, Karl Starkey and Robert Starkey.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers, with Rev. Ronnie Boothe officiating under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.