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Hilda Stapleton Obituary
Hilda Putnam Stapleton
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Hilda P. Stapleton, 92, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born on January 4, 1922, in Laurens, SC to the late Eugene Harrison and Amy Jamison Putnam. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Jackson Stapleton, three brothers and one sister. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
As a graduate of Columbia College, she retired from teaching after 30 years with Spartanburg School District 5. She was an avid reader and loved being close to her family.
Hilda is survived by her sons, Carl Eugene Stapleton, of Portsmouth, VA and James Kenneth (Cathy) Stapleton, of Roebuck, SC; daughters, Linda C. Stapleton of Orange Park, FL and Rebecca S. Prince of Spartanburg, SC. She was the very proud grandmother to four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6:00 - 7:30 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Floyd's North Church Street Chapel, 235 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29306. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 26, 2014, in Putman Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy. 215, Buffalo, SC 29321, conducted by the Rev. Chris Barrett.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 213 Lanford Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 or to the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Road, Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29615.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com.
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John Miller
November 25, 2014
My condolences again to all of you. Your mother was a great lady ! She is joined with your wonderful father now ! It was great growing up next door to all of you. My prayers to all of you and may your mother find the happiness that she deserves for eternity.
November 25, 2014
What a wonderful lady. We will miss her. Prayers for all the family. Ann Franklin
Kay Edwards
November 25, 2014
Remembering all the family during this time of sorrow. What a great lady and wonderful family!
American Heart Association
November 24, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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