Lelani Starks was born in Dallas, Texas to Tyone and Evelyn Starks on August 16th, 1944. Lelani Starks surrendered gracefully into the arms of Jesus Saturday morning, January 15th 2022. A memorial service for Ms. Starks will be held on Saturday, January 22nd 2022 at 11am at Faith Christian Center 6900 U.S. HWY 287, Arlington, TX Lelani Starks is survived by her children Lamont Lewis and Cequia Lewis; her grandchildren Chloe and Rachel Lewis; and her dog Joshua Lewis. She was predeceased by her parents Tyrone and Evelyn Starks; her grandmother Molly Mary Stanley; and her brother Leone Starks. She will be dearly missed and treasured by all her relatives, co-workers and friends. Lelani Starks pursued and obtained an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing in 1971 while raising two children under the age of four. Seven years later, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 1978 from Metropolitan State College in Colorado. A majority of her adolescent and adult years were spent in Denver, Colorado where she completed her education. Some years after receiving her education Lelani moved back to Dallas, Texas in 1979. Ms. Starks created a strong career for herself in nursing. Initially, she was employed at El Centro College as the Administrator of Health Services and went onto many other administrative roles in nursing. Throughout the years she transitioned her nursing career into Agency work and worked in various healthcare settings such as Home Health, Oncology, Bariatrics, ER, and Med Surg. She most recently was a dutiful Rehab nurse at Baylor Rehabilitation Center in Fort Worth. Her greatest pleasures in life were spending time in the Word, attending church and most of all giving to those in need. Her life and legacy live on through her quiet example of faithfulness to the Lord and her family.
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Blessings and healing of the heart to you Chloe.
Lelani was a great nurse and friend. She also was firm believer in Jesus Christ. She was there for me during some trying times and was always there to pray with me and for me.You will be truly missed my friend but know you are flying high.
I am sadden by the news of passing. She was a dedicated Christian and loved the Lord and was a faithful news.
It saddens me to even write this but I know u in a place we all wish to go. I’ve worked with a lot of nurses through my years of being a CNA and my love u was and will always be one of my top nurse. U never complained about anything and that what made your hurt so pure. I’ve been missing u walk down Baylor hall and sitting at the desk listening to your gospel charting. U is missed so much. U would tell me all the time how good of a worker I am but I’m glad I’ve got the chance to meet and work with u. Until next time my love….may u RIL
My condolences we loved her and will miss her quite spirit and beautiful smile.take your rest now so God can say well done my faithful. Servant.
From Connie your sister in Christ.
Love u always.
I am bless to have known Lelani. A very quiet and humble personality. Such a sweet spirit to be around. We were always talking of the goodness of God. Strong and resilient in her faith in Jesus Christ. I know she is resting in the arms of Jesus. I miss her, however I know beyond doubt that she is in a better place. Love you Lelani!!!
RIP
My condolences 🙏 ☹️ to the family….blessings to everyone
I hold my babies, ages 4 & 23 months old, and I think of how kind the Lord is, to have put such a role model in my path. I grew up seeing Ms Leilani (“Chloe & Rachel’s Grandmother” is what I thought her legal name was for many years) float in and out of church every time the doors were open. And take her girls to St. Paul’s every morning.. and pick them up good and late after school (at least it was because she was working, my parents were just late!). She didn’t say much and when she did it was said so quietly. And when she smiled at me to say good morning at church it made my feel like a 5-star child. I will miss that so much. I was hoping I would get to introduce her to my babies on this side of life; she sent them both gifts when they were born and by then I had not seen her in well over a year. She still blessed my babies and I don’t have words for what that sweetness meant to my heart. Her quiet strength, her laid down life for her girls… I’m so thankful to Jesus for letting me know her. It was so obvious to me that she was just that way and it now motivates me in my service to my children now too. It makes me think of where it says, “In this way, Christ laid down His life for the church, so we are to lay down our lives for one another…” and Granny did that for her family too. I am so so happy for you Granny. I’m so jealous you’ve gotten to spend these last few days with our beautiful Savior, and I am just so so truly happy for you. I can’t wait to see you again, and if I choose to love well (like you did), then I can’t wait to introduce my children to you too. I love you, I love your family. So proud of you. See you soon dear Granny.
Lelani, was a very sweet person and caring nurse. I, worked with her on 4th floor at Bir. She was always up and down the halls seeing after her patients. She loved being around people. Lelani will surely be missed. To her family you all have my heart warming condolences. God bless you all.
You are in my heart and thoughts at this time.I hope you always hold into the warm and wonderful memories you shared together and that God continue to bring you comfort and peace. R.I.P Ms Lelani will be missed 😢
My deepest condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and always! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Lelani made her Lord the center of every action. She was inspirational to work with and so very proud of her Chloe and Rachel.
The news of Lelani’s passing came as a big shock to me. She was a very loving , peaceful and kind person. She loved the Lord with all her heart. I know she is resting in the bosom of the Almighty God. She was a caring and conscientious nurse. She will truly be missed. I am blessed to have known and worked with Lelani. My sincere condolences to the entire family. May God comfort and strengthen the family at this time.
Psalm 121:1-2
1″I will lift up mine eyes into the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
2″ My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth.”
My prayers are with you Cequia, Lamont and family. May God give you strength.
Love Always,
Shaun Montgomery
I was privileged to know Lelani and work with her. Lelani was a great nurse, a hard worker who sacrificed much for others. I am so sorry for your loss. Lelani has accomplished much in her life and leaves a legacy of loving kindness, hard work, empathy, life goals achieved and what a wonderful human being is..
Lelani was a wonderful nurse and a sweet Christian lady. She touched the lives of so many with her sweet spirit! I felt it was a blessing to know her. Prayers for her family.
Lelani you were such a sweet and kind person, they truly have someone special up there with them. Such a dedicated hard worker. You def loved the lord. You will be missed down here.
Dearest Lalani,
I was shocked yesterday at exactly 0359pm when another coworker sent me the text. I was in total shock. I was not at work all week, so I missed the announcement and missed your service. I’m so sorry, friend. We worked together for a few weeks, and the next time you saw me, you handed me a huge gift bag with lots of goodies inside. I asked you why? you said, “lord asked me to bless you.” I hugged you and had tears 😭 in my eyes. That is who you are. To your children & grandkids, May the peace of our Lord be with you. Your mom & grandma was kind and very hard-working. She talked about the lord a lot, and I hope you retain and keep all she taught and stay close to the lord. I will do better because we crossed parts. May the good lord be with you all, console, and give you peace as we all mourn this significant loss. May her memory be a blessing to us all. You will be missed, dear Lalani!!!!!
Sincerely ❤️
Mother, I miss you very much. You were the ultimate Proverbs 31 woman. You always carried yourself with grace & class. I hope I can be half the mother and woman you were to me. Well done thy good and faithful servant.