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Obituary For Frances Loretta Staples
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the windows of Heaven opened, and Frances Loretta Staples went home to live with the Lord. She was born, September 25, 1951, to John Douglas and Myrtle Young Staples.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her stepfather; Lawrence A. Penn Sr., a brother; John Vernon Staples, and a sister; Matilda Arnelia Penn.
She had accepted Christ in her life at an early age and joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Frances worked at E.I. DuPont, several years before changing careers to retail. She enjoyed selling bridal dresses at Bridals by Elena in Odenton, MD, until her health failed in 2024. In her spare time, Frances enjoyed cooking and delivering food to her neighbors, traveling, and entertaining family and friends, tending to her garden, and admiring her flowers. She studied for one year of college at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
She leaves to cherish her memory stepchildren; Bryan Hairston of Martinsville VA, Neicy Chisholm of Martinsville VA, Walter (Paula) Chisholm of Waldorff, MD, one step-grandson; Wilsyn Chisholm, four sisters; Joan (Cecil) Smith of Yorktown, VA, Deneen Staples of Marlboro, MD, Myrtle (John) Rumley of Chattanooga, TN, Rochelle Cook of Fieldale, VA, one brother; Lawrence (Lois) Penn of Martinsville, VA, A sister- in- law; Vanessa Clark Staples of Stuart, VA, and a special niece; Tanya Kaecindra Smith of Odenton, MD, Aunts; Lucy Leath of Martinsville, Geneva Young of New York, Shirley Young, Maretta Young, Linda Young, Ann Young, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service at 11:30 a.m.at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 338 John Baker Rd., Fieldale, VA with Rev. Terry Hairston. A public viewing will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at all other times at the home, 3180 The Great Road, Fieldale, VA 2089. Interment will be held in Penn Family Cemetery, Fieldale, VA.
Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Frances was one of a beautiful spirit she was my mom and we shared so many tmeomries together. She would love me like her daughter and I love her. She was so beautiful inside and out. I will miss her deeply and will try to keep smiling our favorite memory was when we went to Atlantic City and my granddaughter Mila and her was hanging out together.
tWe are thinking of you during this time of tremendous loss. Give your voice to God and know that He is always with
Love Tanja, Lacaya, Mila and Natalia We see you in heaven
My condolences and prayers for the family
To the Family of Frances Staples, the Walmart Family offers their deepest and most sincere condolences. Ms. Frances as we called her was a very bright light in our lives and her presence will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Prayers and Condolences to the Staples family. Frances a wonderful woman over 30 years of friendship. May she rest in peace
Michael Payton
It is with deep sadness that I write these words of encouragement to the Staples family. Loretta was definitely a unique individual. She had a HEART of gold. Generous to a fault, she gave of herself to everybody she met. She was funny, thoughtful, caring, and nurturing. The lord must have wanted her to be with him, so he called her home. She will live forever in the minds and spirits of those that had the pleasure to meet her. Gone too soon!!
I think Stevie's words can say it better:
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving And the rosebuds know to bloom in early may Just as hate knows love's the cure You can rest your mind assure That I'll be loving you always As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow But in passing will grow older every day Just as all that's born is new You know what I say is true That I'll be loving you always
Rest in Heavenly Peace, TK
Sending love,Prayers and Condolences to the Staples, Penn and Chisholm families as you Celebrate the life of Sista Francis Loretta Staples.. G W Carver High School class of 1971 send their love and prayers.
I met Francesr through a mutual friend of ours over 8 years ago. Frances had a great enthusiastic spirit. She were very kind hearted, and will always give you the warmest hospitality when you enter into her home. She would have you laughing the entire visit. May the good Lord rest her in his palm, and keep her safe in his arms. She will be greatly missed.
Sending my condolences during this time of bereavement. Gladys King
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a sweet woman.
Our Condolences and Prayers For The Family of Our Wonderful Friend.
Prayers and condolences to the Young and Staples family. Sorry about the passing of Frances.
God bless Frances family in her going home being blessed by GOD the father for her no longer being pain with love.
Prayers to the family may God comfort you and hold you in his arms.
Prayers to the family may God comfort you and hold you in his arms.
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