Janet Elizabeth Starnes

Janet Elizabeth Starnes, age 70, passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2026, in her family home on Spruce Avenue in Tallahassee, Florida, after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. Born on September 1, 1955, in Tallahassee, Jan lived a life marked by individuality, warmth and a larger-than-life personality. She was known for her strong spirit, and unmistakable style—perhaps most famously expressed through her love of shoes, which reflected her bold, creative, and joyful approach to life. Jan was preceded in death by her father, John Walker Starnes; her mother, Margaret Barker Starnes Teague; and her beloved sister, Virginia Starnes Pooser. She is survived by her siblings Margo Adams (Bobby Adams), John “Snapper” Starnes, and Richard Starnes, as well as her cherished nieces and nephews: Charlie Adams (Kendra Sherman Adams), Carli Adams, Tucker Adams, David Pooser (Fanie Pooser), Daniel Pooser, Charlotte Starnes (Andrew Hudson), and Elizabeth Starnes. Family and friends are invited to join in a Celebration of Life on January 31, 2026 from 2pm-4pm, at Chittenden Park Memorial Rose Garden (1315 Sycamore Street) across from the family home where Jan grew up and where she later laid to rest peacefully. Due to limited parking, please consider carpooling, or parking at Winthrop Park and caravanning together to the Rose Garden. In honoring Jan’s vibrant spirit, guests are encouraged—if they feel inclined—to wear their funkiest pair of shoes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States https://www.humanesociety.org/donate in recognition of Jan’s deep love for animals or the Glioblastoma Research Foundation https://glioblastoma.org/donate/ Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Starnes family with their arrangements.

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Janet Elizabeth Starnes

September 1, 1955 - January 7, 2026