Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Reba Lee died Friday, July 4, 2014 at her home in Clinton. She was 68 years old and was retired from the East Feliciana Parish School Board with over 28 years of service. Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Clinton on Sunday, July 6, 2014 from 5pm until 8pm and continues on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Clinton United Methodist Church from 9am until service at 11am conducted by Rev. Ken Graham and Rev. Harold Babin. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Clinton. She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 50 years, Thomas R. Staples, Jr. 3 daughters, Denise Staples Saucier and husband, Kenny; Dawn Wallace and fiancé' Frank Roberts, and Hope Blanchard and husband, Andy; and many other girls loved like daughters over the years. 2 sons, Thomas R. "Bo" Staples, III and wife, Tomi Sue and Duke J. Staples and wife, Abigail. A sister, Shirley Lou Morales. 9 grandchildren, Michael T. Kraemer, Trey Rockforte, Jacob Staples, Lucas Staples, Charlie Grace Pendarvis Staples, Kali Boeneke, Kelsey Lea, Kassie Lea and Kelly Chase Saucier. 3 great grandchildren, Kylie, Emma and Liam Saucier. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis R. and Reba Day Duke, sister, Dorothy "Dot" Duke and a brother in law, Claiborne "Moe" Morales. Pallbearers will be Robert Newman, Christopher Courtney, Jonathan Courtney, Scott Guy, Jason Guy, and Frank Roberts. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Howard, Rennie Howard, Judge William F. Kline, Jr. Bill LaFontaine, Darryl Guy and Selwyn Blouin. Reba Lee was a graduate of Zachary High School. She was an active member of Clinton United Methodist Church, BSA Troop 60 Committee member and member of United Methodist Women, and Clinton United Methodist Church Council on Ministries. Special thanks to Dr. Kemp Amacker, Allison Day, Clinton United Methodist Church Family, Dr. Castine and staff and St. Joseph Hospice for all your care and compassion. In lieu of flowers memorial donations made be made to Clinton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 148, Clinton, LA 70722. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.CharletFuneralHome.com.
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July 7, 2014
Connie Day Harrison
I know Reba Lee was escorted by a chorus of angels to the pearly white gates of Heaven. God has always been the center of her family and life and has been graciously greeted by Aunt Reba and all others preceedlng her. May God comfort Tom and their family. I wish I could be their to be with our family through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those whose lives she touched with her never ending beautiful smile and gracious life.
July 7, 2014
Clinton High Class of 1987
Praying for and with you during this difficult time in your life. We want to encourage you by saying to you look to the hills from whence cometh your help all of your help comes from the Lord.
July 7, 2014
Fran Elkins
Tom and the Staples and Dukes families: I am so sorry for your great loss. Reba has been the heart of Tom's life for many years, and the sorrow you all have shows how much she will be missed. I love you and wish I could be there with you all. May God give you the strength you need to bear your pain.
July 7, 2014
Vicki Jones
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Vicki Farrar Jones and Eva Farrar Welch
July 6, 2014
Sandra Kelly
My heart is so heavy I'm just hearing about Mrs. Staples. She was a co-worker and was the sweetest person I ever meant. She helped me as I worked as a secretary at the school. She will be missed. Bo and Duke I know how y'all feel I lost my mom last year but there isn't nothing God can't bring you through. My prayers are with you and your family. Tell mr Tom I'm praying for him as well.
July 6, 2014
Stuart & Mildred "Mackie" Culpepper
Our condolences to Tom and his family. Reba was a special lady. All of you are in our prayers. God bless you.
July 6, 2014
Ann Heath
I am so sorry to learn of this. When our aunt Mable Duke was dying back in the '80's I would have never made it without Reba Lee's help and support.
July 6, 2014
Amy & John Curry
We are so, so sorry for your great loss!! We will all miss Reba deeply! Take solace in knowing that she is watching over you from Heaven!
July 6, 2014
Richard & Marcia Rome
Tom and Family, we are so sorry to hear about Reba. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
July 6, 2014
Jerry Nettles
Reba was a lovely person who always had a smile on her sweet face and a good word to say about everyone. My prayers go out to her family...may God give you comfort.
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