Mary Staples Obituary
A private graveside service will be held at Champagnolle Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Friday April 25, 2025 under the direction of Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday April 25, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Calion with Bro. Sam Higgs officiating and Bro. Mark Staples reading the obituary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice or First Baptist Church, Calion, P.O. Box 338, Calion, AR 71724.
To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
501 West 4th Street, Fordyce, AR 71742
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