Frances Loretta Staples Obituary

In loving memory of Frances Loretta Staples (Fieldale, Virginia), who departed this world on May 10, 2025 at the age of 73. Frances Loretta leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her stepfather Lawrence A. Penn Sr.; and her siblings, John Vernon Staples and Matilda Arnelia Penn. She is survived by: her stepchildren, Bryan Hairston of Martinsville, VA, Neicy Chisholm of Martinsville, VA and Walter Chisholm (Paula) of Waldorff, MD; her stepgrandson Wilsyn Chisholm; her siblings, Joan Smith (Cecil) of Yorktown, VA, Deneen Staples of Marlboro, MD, Myrtle Rumley (John) of Chattanooga, TN, Rochelle Cook of Fieldale, VA and Lawrence Penn (Lois) of Martinsville, VA; her sister-in-law Vanessa Clark Staples of Stuart, VA; her niece Tanya Kaecindra Smith of Odenton, MD; and her aunts, Lucy Leath of Martinsville, Geneva Young of New York, Shirley Young, Maretta Young, Linda Young and Ann Young. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.