Betty Staples

Betty Ann Staples, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away, Sunday January 16, 2011 at her home. She was born November 24, 1932 in Paradise, Kentucky, the daughter of William Burr Burton and Gertie Mae Childress Burton. Betty was a self-employed tax preparer for more than forty years. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Michigan City, IN, also a member of the Friendly Neighbors Home Extension Club, Dancing with Friends, Michigan City Fraternal Order of the Moose Ladies Auxiliary. Betty's interests included dancing, reading, antiques, singing and baking. On June 10, 1950, in Drakesboro, KY, she married Neville Ray Staples who survives. She is also survived by her three sons - Harold Lori Staples of Dallas, TX, Gregory Burton Staples of Michigan City, IN, Larry Karen Staples of Las Vegas, NV; daughter - Mary Jim Hodges of Westville, IN; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren, who affectionately call her "Mamaw"; three sisters, Dorothy Michael Carmin, Billie Robert Voss, and Linda David Neuhauser. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and one great grandson. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm & Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 9:00 am, until time of service. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday January 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ransom Ebersole officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633, Website for Alzheimer's Association is alz.org or First Christian Church of Rolling Prairie. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Betty Ann Staples please visit our Sympathy Store.