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Shirley Staples Obituary


Mrs. Shirley Jean Staples, 72, of Jonesboro, GA, formerly of Conyers, GA, died May 12, 2008 at Henry Medical Center. A native of Warren County Kentucky, Mrs. Staples was preceded in death by her parents Willard and Pansey Miller, and her husband William Joseph Staples. Graveside services will be 12:00 pm Friday May 16, 2008 at Evergreen Cemetery in Louisville, KY. The family will receive friends from 10 to 12 Friday at the Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY. Mrs. Staples is survived by her daughter Sherlyn Staples of Louisville, KY, sons Joe Staples (LaVonna) of Jonesboro, GA, and Willard Staples (Patches) of Douglasville, GA, also six grandchildren. Arrangements by Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel 770-474-1231

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Published by Rockdale Citizen on May 14, 2008.

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DONNA BEAM (HARMAN)

May 14, 2008

So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.

For the Lord does not abandon anyone forever. Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion according to the greatness of his unfailing love."
Lamentations 3:22-26; 31-32

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