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Frances Staples Obituary
Frances M. Venable Staples, 97, of Stephens City, Virginia, died Monday, September 21, 2009, in a local nursing facility.
Mrs. Staples was born in 1912, in Stephens City, Virginia, the daughter of the late John and Emma Venable. She was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian Faith. She was a graduate of Stephens City High School and attended nurses training in Richmond, Virginia. Mrs. Staples had a great love of family and friends.
Her husband, Charles Kenneth Staples, whom she married on November 19, 1938, in Boyce, Virginia, preceded her in death on June 19, 1982.
Surviving is her son, Charles William Staples of Stephens City, Virginia; three grandchildren; Kenneth Brooks Staples, Kevin Morris Staples, Kelly Leigh Bartles; one great grandchild, Chenoa Staples; her sister, Katheryn V. Claytor of Winchester, Virginia; four nieces, Ann Reely, Terri Michener, Ellen B. David, Mary M. Gardner; two nephews, Robert Claytor and Bret Venable.
Her daughter, Rebecca K. Staples, three sisters, Cecelia Venable Reid, Charlotte K. Venable, Helen Venable Reely and three brothers, William Atwell Venable, John Marshall Venable and Richard Edward Venable, preceded her in death.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Stephens City, Virginia.
Pallbearers will be Brook Staples, Kevin Staples, Joe Carbaugh, Charles C. Bauserman, Robert Claytor, and Neil Bartles.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, P.O. Box 253, Stephens City, Virginia 22655.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Staples
September 28, 2009
Mrs Staples was a great lady.
Our Deepest Sympathy.
Kent & Helen Barley
Stephens City, VA
September 26, 2009
Deepest sympahty to the family.
Pat Stickley, Ohio
September 23, 2009
Billy, Brooks, Kevin and Kelly, You're in our thoughts and prayers. Peggy Lawler (Moreland), and daughter Janice.
Phyllis Venable Presley
September 23, 2009
Howard and I always enjoyed our visits with my third cousin Frances. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Becky and John White
September 23, 2009
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Brooks, thank you for giving us the opportunity to meet such a special lady.
Elizabeth Golladay
September 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember Frances as a warm and friendly grown-up from my childhood in Stephens City Methodist Church.
Denise and Brooke Snapp
September 22, 2009
Brooks, Kevin and Kelly
She was a very sweet person. I could sit and talk to her for hours. She is probably already enjoying herself and making new friends in her new home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
BRANDI CORBIN
September 22, 2009
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
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Donna Yonkofski
September 22, 2009
Dear Mrs. Staples,
I know you are in the comfort of our Lord and at peace being reunited with your beloved Kenneth. I will always treasure the wonderful memories of my time spent with you. You were a wonderful lady and a shinning example for all of your family to follow. Rest in peace and know that you will be missed more than you know by your friends. We loved you Mrs. Staples.
September 22, 2009
Billy,Kevin,Brooks,Kelly, God Bless You in this time of sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. She was an angel and we loved her very much.It was a blessing to have known her. Annie and Donna Baggarly
Gemanuel Holt
September 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shannon Garber Conner
September 22, 2009
Billy, Kevin, Brooks, and Kelly - you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this diffucult time.
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