Lou Ann Smith Starnes
March 6, 1937 - December 28, 2019
Lou Ann passed away peacefully December 28, 2019. She was born March 6, 1937 in Hattiesburg, MS to Alver T. and Minnie Ola Gatlin Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Richard Starnes; her parents; and sister, Carrie Ola Smith Cochran. She is survived by her daughters, Debra (Kelle) Burgess and Lori Starnes; granddaughters, Tori (Murray) Taylor and Mallory (Brandon) Giovengo; great grandchildren, JJ and Tatum Kepley, and Aubree and Analynn Giovengo; sister-in-law, Velma Spalding; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Lou Ann graduated from Hattiesburg High School and The University of Southern Mississippi. She taught school in the Jones County School System for over 20 years. She was a passionate and caring teacher who loved her students in the 4th and 5th grades. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, reading, painting, traveling, and spending time with her family. The family would like to express their thanks to Vincente and Jennifer Moncivais and the staff at Guardian Angels for their love and care. There will be no public services. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.
Lou Ann passed away peacefully December 28, 2019. She was born March 6, 1937 in Hattiesburg, MS to Alver T. and Minnie Ola Gatlin Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Richard Starnes; her parents; and sister, Carrie... View Obituary & Service Information