May God bless you and your...
I love The Staple Singers and I thought Yvonne was so cool and smooth. RIH Beautiful
Sylvia Patterson
September 19, 2025


Age 80
Yvonne Staples, member of the gospel/soul family singing group The Staple Singers, has died at the age of 80, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. For full obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
I love The Staple Singers and I thought Yvonne was so cool and smooth. RIH Beautiful
Sylvia Patterson
September 19, 2025
I grew listening to the Staple Singers . Oh how I remember at the cookouts during the summer listening to I take you there .
Kaashif Ameer
January 28, 2021 | Fayatteville, GA
I am a fan of the staples and my heart go out to you guys love Michelle Hamilton
March 30, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Yvonne's passing which I learned about while watching the Grammys last night. I had the pleasure of meeting Yvonne and Ms. Mavis at Pope Joy Hall in Albuquerque, NM. May she rest in peace.
Miguel Rodriguez
February 11, 2019 | Santa Fe, NM | Acquaintance
Remembered By
Marvlyn Jones
October 11, 2018 | Laveen, AZ | Neighbor
I have always admired the Staples and the ones that have passed on especially Yvonne Staples will be truly missed RIP Yvonne.
E. Williams .
Elfredia Williams
May 25, 2018 | Houston, TX

Praying for the family
Sara Froggatt
May 18, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 18, 2018
friday
i am truly saddened by the death of
Mrs. Yvonne Staples. i just love y'all
close knit vocal harmonies, jam sessions
soul tappin' lessons. Miss Mavis, i love
your voice, humor & musical interpret -
ations. will be in my heart & thoughts
for a very long time to come. see you on
the road one day - soon
with sincerity and respect
pam m
May 11, 2018 | N.o., LA