Patricia Lou Starke

September 6, 1939 - February 19, 2021

Patricia Lou Starke of Grand Ledge passed away February 19, 2021 in Lansing, Michigan. Patricia was born September 6, 1939 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Kenneth L. and Phyllis (Miller) Watts. She graduated from Jackson High School Class of 1957, attended Michigan State University and transferred to Cooley Law School before completing her undergraduate degree. Patricia retired from Consumers Energy as a Legal Assistant. She volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and maintained beautiful flower gardens at her home, which were of course weed free! Patricia was also known for the bead jewelry that she created. She cherished her role as a mother and grandmother and looked forward to spending time with her family, especially during large family dinners. She is survived by her children, Kenneth (Karalee) Comperchio, Christopher (Brandi) Comperchio and Wendy Lane; grandchildren, Gregory, Robert, Kyra, Karlee, Karson and Kamryn Comperchio, Selena, Vivien and Maxine Kalis, Gianna and Biannca Lane; great grandchildren, Nesryn Kalis, Lucas, David, Anna, Ava and Enzo Comperchio. Patricia was preceded in death by her daughter, Sultana Escandar; sisters, Carol Bury and Mary Smith; son-in-law, Norman Lane along with Samuel Comperchio, Carlos Escandar and William Starke. A funeral service will be held Monday March 1, 2021, 12:00 pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Covid protocols requiring masks, social distancing and limited capacity of 25 will be observed. Memorial contributions in Patricia’s name may be given to the American Cancer Society, Mid-Michigan Office, 1755 Abbey Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html).