Arelene Johns Staples Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Arelene Johns Staples of Rustburg, Virginia. Arelene, born on May 17, 1946, passed away on October 4, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arelene Johns Staples to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lemon Wiley Johns and Virgie Hamilton Johns; her husband John Wesley Staples Sr. Known; her sons, Jeffrey Scott Staples and John Wesley "Chopper" Staples Jr.; her siblings, Margaret Ann, Lorene Johns, Matthew, Warren, Leonard, Dewey and Mitchell Johns; and her granddaughters, Candi, Crystal and Carrie Staples.
She is survived by: her son Jason Brian Staples; her stepson Joseph Ray Staples; her grandchildren, Kristen, Jessica, Amber, Jonathan, Tyler, Dustin, Jason Jr. and Ryan; her siblings, Donald, Brent "Trenty", Bonnie (Clarence) and Thelma (Roy); her brother-in-law Burnley Mack (Staples Jr.); and her close friends, Judy and Debbie. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Whitten Timberlake Chapel (7404 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Disabled American Veterans.
