Martha Susan Starkey

Martha Susan Starkey, age 85 of Kennett Square, PA, died on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Charles Shearer and Dorothy Swimley.

She served as a kitchen worker for the Friends Home here in Kennett Square for over 30 years.

Sue attended Willowdale Chapel in Kennett Square for years. She enjoyed the simple things in life – family, traveling with her mother, and the welfare of others. She was a hardworking and faithful wife to the late Tony Starkey.

Sue and her mother Dorothy shared wonderful memories together in their later years in traveling abroad and blessing others however they could. Sue is survived by her brother Gary Shearer of West Chester, as well as two sons Bobby and David. She was extremely proud of her five grandchildren – Nathan, Joseph, Daniel, Amanda, and Marlene Starkey.

A graveside memorial service will be held for Sue at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 30th at Longwood Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA.

Arrangements by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square, PA.