Lynchburg, Virginia
Dorothy Lee Staples Leachman Dorothy Lee Staples Leachman, 89, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at Westminster Canterbury. Born Oct. 30, 1921, she was a daughter of the late John Lee Staples and Florence Martin Hopkins Staples. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one sister, Eva...
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Dear Tom,
I was so sorry to hear of Dot's passing. I am Ellen Harris' granddaughter & I remember you all fondly from the many Staples reunions in Evergreen. She was a very special lady & she will be missed. Even though you all hadn't been able to attend the reunion lately, we still remember you both fondly. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
Blessings,
Kim Millner
Kim Millner
January 10, 2011 | Rustburg, VA
Dear Tom,
When my mother told me about Dot's death, my heart ached for your loss, and the loss to the world of Dot's bright spirit. But I was also relieved that her earthly trials are over and that, as the Prayerbook puts it, "Thou art doing for her better things than we can desire or pray for." Together, the two of you were an amazing, inspiring example to all who were blessed to know you. "Dot 'n Tom" (all one word!) : a paragon of marriage, of faith, of choosing a life's work that...
January 07, 2011
Dear Tom,
Dot was an amazing woman, always full of cheer and diligent in serving God, His church and His people. Her legacy and example are stellar.
Chuck and I remember you both at various CFO camps and your excellent leadership. You led creative Writing and Dot led the singing and Devotion in Motion. Dot will make a grand addition to heaven's choir where she will be able to praise God even more enthusastically than she did here on earth.
Love is eternal and you will always...
Nancy Cook
January 04, 2011 | Alexandria,, VA
Though words can only help so much at times like this , please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time , let Mrs. Leachman happy memories live in your heart forever.. With Deepest Sympathy .
Mary Anderson and 5th DHC Staff.
Mary Anderson
January 04, 2011 | Madison Heights, VA
So glad we got to see you and her before New Year. She was a bright star in so many lives. Heaven's gain will be earth's loss.
We grieve with you. We'll try to see you again soon.
Julia and David Thompson
Julia Thompson
January 04, 2011 | Arlington, VA
Dear Tom,
I am so sorry to hear of Dot's death.
It is with fond and wonderful memories of both you and Dot as I was growing up in the First Baptist Church. Her playing the organ was something I always looked forward to when I visited Mother and Dad.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Benoy Hopper
January 04, 2011