Cleola M. Staples
– 07/23/2022
Obituary for Cleola M. Staples
CLEOLA M. STAPLES
CLEOLA M. STAPLES age 84, Formerly of Knoxville, TN of Antioch, TN, transitioned peacefully, Saturday, July 23, 2022 after a brief illness. She was converted at an early age and was a long standing member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Knoxville, where she continued to worship virtually; devoted mother and very active church member. Life-long educator and after many years with Knox County Schools, she migrated to early learning by directing a childcare program at her home church of Tabernacle. A few years later in 1986, she made the bold career choice to branch out on her own and establish one of the most celebrated and prestigious female minority owned businesses; she opened Toddler Tech Development & Learning Center. In doing so, she touched the lives of many preschoolers by jump-starting their educational future. She took much pride in making a change in the young lives of her students, and dedicated the next 14 years to molding and shaping them to become the successful adults of the future. She retired in 2000, and spent the remainder of her days living life to the fullest and sharing time with her grandchildren. She was a devout fashionista who enjoyed shopping, gardening, cooking, and traveling.
Preceded in death by parents, William Cleo and Ruth Thompson; husband, James Edward Staples; sister, Maurine Thompson-Goins, and adopted son, Ronald Ward.
She leaves to mourn her passing a devoted companion Chihuahua, named Mackie; sons: Andy C. Herrell, Jr., Antioch, TN, Terry L. (Tasha) Herrell, Sr., Knoxville, Roderick D. (Letitia) Staples, Knoxville, and adopted daughter/niece, Kymberly Y. Coleman, Mascot, TN; brother Raymond (Mildred) Thompson, Sr., Morristown, TN; sister, Margaret (Burette) Wade, Powell, TN; eleven grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends.
Family will receive friends, 11:00-12:00 noon, Saturday, July 30, 2022; funeral service, 12:00 noon at OBC Church, Elder Joe Maddox, Officiating, assisted by other Ministers.
Interment, Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa, TN.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
www.jarniganandson.com
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Receiving of Friends
Saturday, July 30, 2022
11:00-12:00 noon
OBC Church
211 Harriet Tubman St, Knoxville, TN 37915
Funeral Service
Saturday, July 30, 2022
12:00 noon
OBC Church
211 Harriet Tubman St, Knoxville, TN 37915
Graveside
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa, TN.
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Rick and Family,
Sending you comforting thoughts and prayers. I hope you feel surrounded by much love and peace during this difficult time. Call on me anytime, your friend.
Prayers to the family.
Rick Staples & Family, on behalf of Bryce Logan, Brandee Summey and myself, please know that we are praying for you and your family. May God continue to overshadow you with HIS Peace always. Love you Rick.
My deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family.
To Family of our beloved servant of the most high God mother Staples
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
In pray for the family during this time,
Love, Anthony & Paula
The Lord Is My Shepherd
23 A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of lthe shadow of death,
I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and may the PEACE of GOD that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to each of you now and forevermore, in JESUS Name, AMEN!
Treasure the memories of your Love Ones in your Hearts 💕 now and forevermore! Continual prayers each of you!