Katherine Lena (Wilkins) Starks transitioned early Tuesday morning March 22, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Born August 23, 1942 in Ludlow Vermont to the late Charles and Mildred (Holcomb) Wilkins Kathy was a 1960 graduate of Black River High School in Ludlow. She and John Todd Starks were married from Sept 1963 until his death in Dec 2007. During their marriage they owned and operated Starks Restoration & Rental in Chatham NY. She became very talented at hanging complicated patterned wallpaper. She also enjoyed restoring old furniture to it's original splendor. In her younger years BINGO beckoned her often. Thrifting at shops, flea markets and yard sales was her hobby. She loved a bargain EXCEPT when it came to coffee. It was FOLGERS with her Pall Mall or it was NONE! If you knew Kathy you knew her true passion was her family, immediate as well as her large extended family. Her love and unending generosity were her trademark. Her fierce independence paved the way and was a great example for her future generations. Kathy's death is a huge loss to all. There was only one Kathy. Surviving are her children Donald Starks Sr (Mary VanAlstyne) and Laurie Johnson both of Chatham NY. She was predeceased by her daughter Tammy in 2013. Also survived by grandchildren Charles Bost III (Audra MacFarlane)Valatie Ny Donald (Stephanie) Starks Jr, Candice Dutcher, Amber (Robert )Snyder, William VanAlstyne (Christína Elmendorf), Randy VanAlstyne all of Chatham Ny , Samantha-Marie VanAlstyne (Matteo Hampton ) of Hudson and Nathaniel (Niki) Bost of Kingston NY, sisters; Sandra (Billy) Tyrrell and Nancy Brown Proctorsville VT, Sue (Ron) Bates Cavendish VT, brother Kenneth Wilkins Ludlow VT, sister-in-law Joyce Wilkins of Proctorsville VT. and son in law William Vanalstyne of Chatham She will be missed by 10 great-grands and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Kathy was predeceased by brothers Donald and Albert Wilkins; sisters, Doris and Delores Wilkins , lifetime friends Ana-Mae, Maria and Arlene "The Coffee Klatch" She will be forever missed Graveside services will be announced In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to Our Community Cares 25 Hudson Ave Chatham NY 12037 http://ourcommunitycarescc.org/. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com