Gloria Jean Staples
Gloria Jean Staples
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Gloria was sweet and spicy with a great sense of humor. She absolutely loved her family, especially the little ones. Gloria will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by:
Cora (husband: Roy) Piercy, Warren, IN Daughter
Teri Staples Thompson, Leiters Ford, IN Daughter
Guy (wife: Rebecca) Staples, Larwill, IN Son
James (wife: Bobbi) Staples, Ashland, OH Son
Karen (husband: Paul) Collins, Knox, IN Daughter
13 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
Bill Shellhart, Star City, IN Brother
Jim Shellhart, Star City, IN Brother
John (wife: Karen) Shellhart, North Judson, IN Brother
Pat Shellhart, Royal Center, IN Brother
Peter Shellhart, Winamac, IN Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Numerous Honorary Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Horace "Pete" and Mary M. (Kuhn) Shellhart, Parents
Larry Staples, Former Husband
Zachary Collins, Infant Grandson
Judy Stankus, Sister
Michael Shellhart, Brother
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac.
Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM EDT Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1 PM EDT Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with Pastor Teri White officiating.
The VFW and American Legion will conduct Military Honors at the funeral home.
Private Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pulaski County Human Services.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
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