Marilyn Rowena “Rhodie” Starks was born Friday, June 20,1952 to the late Rufus Joe and Dorothy Lee (nee Tweedy) Cook. She departed this life to be with her savior Jesus Christ, the one she loved, at 7:23 AM, Friday, April 10, 2020. She had battled cancer for the past two years before leaving for glory, where she received her unltimate and divine healing.
She is survived by two sisters; Margaret Schnell of St. Louis and Shirley Gaddy of Bismarck, MO.; one brother, Danny “D.K.” Cook of Wellsville, MO.; three brother-in-laws, Curtis, Brian, Jeff Starks of St. Louis, MO.; one sister-in-law, Tina Corzine of St. Louis, MO.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Rufus and Dorothy Cook; six brothers, Billy Joe, Roger, Virgil, Ronald, Aaron and Alan Cook; two sisters, Dorothy Juanita Fischbach and
Sharon Williamson; two half-sisters, June Lindamood and Margie Logan; and two half-brothers, Mosie and John Cook.
Marilyn was united in marriage on February, 6, 1988 to Kevin L. Starks. They were blessed with one son to this union, Kevin G. Starks. He was her pride and joy.
Marilyn was a retired I.R.S. contact representative. She spent 22 years working for Welsh Baby Carriage, of St. Louis MO., previous to retiring from the I.R.S.
Marilyn was a member of the Living Waters Pentecostal Church of God. She accepted the Lord Jesus into her heart and life in 1971. She was a valuable tool in the ministry. She served as Sunday school Teacher, choir director, piano player, drummer, and was very faithful in Bus and Visitation Ministry, along with being a devoted youth leader and bible quiz coach.
Marilyn “Rhodie” was known for her smile and laughter. She loved people and making people laugh. She had a way of convincing others to do it her way.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Kevin L. and her son Kevin G Starks of the home. She was our friend, mentor, confidant, and sometimes our partner in mischief (ha ha), a mighty prayer warrior and anointed song writer; a very talented musician and vocalist.
Her famous statements: “I know what I know. You’ve come too late to tell me there’s no power in prayer. That the Holy Ghost is not real.” Marilyn wanted the whole world to know, “…Only Jesus can satisfy your soul.” She was definitely a Proverbs 31, woman.
SERVICES: Funeral at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd., Tuesday, April 14, 11:00 AM officiated by Rev. Terry Miller and Brian Cook. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 PM.
You will be missed Marilyn thank you for being such a good wife to my brother who loves you so so much and a good mom to my nephew Kevin G. Go fly high on that mountain cause your work on earth is done go to heaven a shouting love for the father and the son
I love you Aunt Rhodie I will miss you forever. Till I reach the Land across Jordan River. Rest in peace I will see you again soon.
Many childhood memories spent with my Uncle Kevin & Aunt Marilyn. She was known for her profound love of her husband,son,& Jesus. Some of my fondest memories are playing in their backyard, watching 3 stooges, and singing around the piano. I can still hear her voice yelling, “Kevin!” Or “Boooy!” Forever in my heart.
Kevin and family, I am so sorry for your loss but so happy for her and her gain of heaven and finally being with her Savior! I will meet her one day and having I know that for sure! Because Jesus is my savior too! She must’ve been an awesome woman.
She was a great fun loving lady. I remember her from work. She will be greatly missed but is now at peace.
May she RIH with her Angel wings.She was a beautiful soul..
Thank you for all you have taught
Our young souls you will always be remembered you are very special to everyone who knew you..
My condolences in the death of your wife and mother. i knew Marilyn through Marilyn Tweedy who I was friends with in high school and still am. I only knew Marilyn through Facebook. I did come to learn of her devotion to God and her steadfast belief in God. I know that served to comfort her through her ordeal with Cancer. I shall miss her upbeat personality and smiling face on Facebook. I feel sure Marilyn was a loving wife and mother and she led a good Christian life. Feel blessed that she touched your lives for so long and that now she is at peace. Marilyn lives on in the people she left behind who remember her with a smile.
I love you, Marilyn, and I know you are singing in Heaven. You’ve finally met your Saviour, the Lover, of your soul, and I know He has wiped every tear. I hope you are rejoicing in Heaven, meeting saints and family, and celebrating in worship with a new body. I will see you again there, dear sister and friend.
I’m going to miss all the laughs and am so thankful for all the Sunday’s I spent the whole day with you and Kevin and Little Kevin. I was always welcomed and loved. I know you are home now and I know you are at peace. Rest easy now.
My deepest condolences to Kevin, to her son & to her entire family & friends.
I hope you will find peace & comfort in all the memories you hold dear. What a treasure to cherish.
Marilyn was a wonderful friend and spiritual example to me when we went to church at Victory Chapel many years ago. I know she’ll be missed but is now walking on the streets of gold, to be forever with the Lord.