Jerry Lee Staley Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Jerry Lee Staley (Little Rock, Arkansas) is shared. Jerry, born on September 14, 1940 in Salem, South Dakota, passed away on July 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Dreyer Staley; and his brother Raymond Staley. He is survived by: his wife Rev. Carolyn Yeldell Staley; his children, Sarah Shenk (Charles) of Menlo Park, Mary Chappelow of Lee's Summit and Will Staley (Misti) of Helena, Arkansas.; his grandchildren, Georgia, Chanston Chappelow, Scarlett, Timothy Shenk, Freeman Staley and Pearl Luna Staley; and his sisters, Jean Foust of Findlay and Terri Greiner (Randy) of Logansport. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial gifts may be made to Thrive, Inc., Helena, AR or the Freeman Foundation, both at 804 Columbia Street, Helena, Arkansas 72342, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Arkansas, PO Box 98, Little Rock, AR 72203; or Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72205.
