Barbara Massey Starr

KNOXVILLE - Barbara Massey Starr, 91 died on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was a resident of Arbor Terrace of Knoxville and a patient of Smoky Mountain Hospice. Barbara died peacefully and moved on to her Heavenly home! She was a graduate of Central High School in Memphis, TN. She was a member of Germantown Baptist Church, where she was actively involved in her Sunday School class, Bible study, and loved to worship Jesus, her Lord and Savior. Barbara is predeceased by her husband, and best friend, of 58 years, Robert William Starr. Barbara is survived by her three children, Bill and Cindy Starr of Knoxville, TN; Lisa Starr of Bradenton, FL; and Kathy and Dan Drews of Cumming, GA; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Allen of Jacksonville FL. She was “Mamma” to her 5 grandchildren, Bethany and (Danny) Sharp; Janell and (Krish) Iyer; Jordan and (AJ) Aspinwall; Danielle Drews, and Amanda Drews. Barbara leaves behind 8 great-grandchildren: Will Sharp, Hannah Sharp, Sam Sharp, Holly Sharp, Jaya Iyer, Jesse Aspinwall, Eden Aspinwall, and Lydia Aspinwall; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Barbara’s greatest joy was being a homemaker, moving 17 times with Bob for his career, volunteering at her children’s schools and being the #1 cheerleader in all their activities. She loved aerobics, Bible study, cooking shows, crime shows, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune.

The immediate family will celebrate Barbara’s life with a small, private graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.