Celebrating the life of
Lois Sapp Staples
April 03, 1919 - December 06, 2011
Savannah - Lois Sapp Staples, at the age of 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 surrounded by the love and support of her devoted family both near and far. Her life was a testament to quiet strength and beauty as well as great love for her family and friends.
The daughter of Ancie Lee Barrentine Sapp and James Washington Sapp, Lois was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband Eddie N. Staples, her son Byron Nelson "Lucky" Staples, and her siblings, Inez Sapp, Nellie Sapp Dubose, Willie Sapp, James Sapp, Lola Sapp Kitchens, and Mary Sapp Sims.
A longtime resident of Central Georgia, she is member of the Wimbish Road Seventh Day Adventist Church where she was a deaconess for many years. In her later life, she relocated to Savannah with her granddaughter, Frances, where Lois helped as a volunteer at Union Mission.
She is survived by her son, Ronald L. Carter, daughters Linda Staples Field Jim and Beverly Staples Hall Tony, her grandchildren Frances Carter, David Purdy, Drew Smarr, Chanda MacDowall Agee, Ryan Hall, Andrea Hall Gilreath, and numerous great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Friday, December 9, 2011 at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola on Peake Road in Macon, Georgia. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00pm at the same location. Private interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
In keeping with her love of helping others, the family asks that remembrances be made to Union Mission, 120 Fahm St., Savannah, GA. 31401 or to the charity of their choice.
Frances, I'm so sorry. I just wish I could do something to ease the pain but I know that only time will help with that. You are truly in my thoughts and prayers.
- Gail Sheffield, Macon, GA
Ms. Staples was a kind and uplifting person, always mindful and caring of others. She will be missed. Frances, I know you will miss her, but she was so lucky to have you in her life these last many years. You were a blessing to each other. Peace, Mary
- Mary Mathis, Macon, GA
Dear family, My wife and I are very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss and would like to send our condolences to the family. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this most difficult time. When we lose someone that we love so much, we are left with a strong desire to see that person again. It's wonderful to know that the Bible promises we will see our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. John chapter 5, verses 28 and 29 gives us this wonderful reassurance: 'Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.' What a marvelous hope! Once again we wish to express our condolences for your loss. And although we cannot erase the pain and sorrow you are feeling, it is our hope that this can give you a small measure of comfort.
- Jodel, , NY
Frances, I'm so sorry. I just wish I could do something to ease the pain but I know that only time will help with that. You are truly in my thoughts and prayers.
- Gail Sheffield, Macon, GA
Ms. Staples was a kind and uplifting person, always mindful and caring of others. She will be missed. Frances, I know you will miss her, but she was so lucky to have you in her life these last many years. You were a blessing to each other. Peace, Mary
- Mary Mathis, Macon, GA
Dear family, My wife and I are very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss and would like to send our condolences to the family. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this most difficult time. When we lose someone that we love so much, we are left with a strong desire to see that person again. It's wonderful to know that the Bible promises we will see our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. John chapter 5, verses 28 and 29 gives us this wonderful reassurance: 'Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.' What a marvelous hope! Once again we wish to express our condolences for your loss. And although we cannot erase the pain and sorrow you are feeling, it is our hope that this can give you a small measure of comfort.
- Jodel, , NY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
