Terri "Jeannie" Caples

Terri "Jeannie" Caples obituary

Terri "Jeannie" Caples

Terri Caples Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Terri Jean Caples, age 72 of Quitman, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in her home. Jeannie as her family and friends called her was born in Kennewick, Washington in 1953. Jeannie was raised in Quitman, where she graduated from Quitman High School. She retired from the Jackson Parish School system as a cafeteria worker at Quitman High School. She was an animal lover and especially loved her dogs. Jeannie loved going on vacation with her granddaughters, Donyelle and ShyAnna.

Jeannie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronnie Caples; daughter, Chasity Caples; granddaughters, ShyAnna Caples and Donyelle Atkins; sisters, Sherry Carpenter and husband Joe of Brewtons Mill, LA, Rhonda Mosley and husband Max of Pace, FL, and Melissa Waldrip and husband Ed of Quitman, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rhode and Winnie (Anderson) Turner; children, Christopher, Kristie, and Tiffany Caples; niece, Caitlin Mosley Bishop.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home from noon until time of service. Funeral services are set to begin at 2:00 PM with Pastor Gary Green officiating.

The family will hold a private burial at a later date.

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