Wednesday’s child: Helen Darlene Starkey

Normally I photograph older gravestones—the older, the better. But there is one stone I always stop for, whether it is old or new: the “baby shoe” gravestone.

“our darling”
HELEN DARLENE
STARKEY
FEB • 9 • 1931
MAR • 9 • 1931
child of grace
Think you know the meaning of “child of grace” on Helen’s gravestone? It may not be what you think.

In fact, it is quite literal. Helen was the daughter of Everett and Grace Starkey of London, Ohio.

Death certificate via FamilySearch.org

 

Deer Creek Cemetery (aka Lafayette), Madison County, Ohio