Luevarn Starling
Obituary
Luevarn Starling passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital on November 26, 2021 at the age of 100. Luevarn was born in Calhoun County, Mississippi on November 23, 1921, to Henry Bobo and Ruthie Smalley Bobo.
Luevarn Bobo married Tommie L. Starling in 1940. They eventually settled in Watsonville, where they raised their 5 children.
Luevarn earned her high school diploma in 1968 with a Principal's Award for being an outstanding student. Luevarn enjoyed volunteering for programs like Head Start and Foster Grandparent where she also received many awards. Additionally, she spent countless hours working with Special Needs Children.
Luevarn loved cooking, baking, walking, knitting and crocheting and was an avid soap opera fan and had a green thumb; she loved growing African violets. Luevarn was an Eastern Star and joined in early 1950's and remained a loyal active member until her passing.
Luevarn is preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Lee Starling, and her daughter, Mary Lou Starling Laney. Luevarn leaves to cherish her memories 4 children; Tommie Starling Jr., Minnie Ruth Stevens, Clara White and spouse Rufus White, and LQ Starling, 5 grandchildren; Anika Stevens, Tiffanie Johnson and spouse Demetrius Johnson, Tommie L. Starling III, Anthony White and Denise Laney, 3 great grandchildren; Kimani Stevens, Demetrius James Johnson (DJ), and Camren Johnson, two sisters; Beatrice Wade and Fannie Marizette. Luevarn also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at Mehl's Colonial Chapel located at 222 E. Lake Avenue. The viewing will be from 9:00am to 11:00am, the service will follow from 11:00am to 12:30pm and the burial will be at Pioneer Cemetery located at 1397 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Repass to follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Mehl's Colonial Chapel.
Luevarn was truly loved and will be missed by all.
Published in The Pajaronian · December 10, 2021