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Name:
Gertrude Louise Staples
Date of Death:
Feb 19, 2012
Location of Service:
Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Directors - Tyler
Category:
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Funeral services for Gertrude Louise Butcher Staples, 78, of Tyler, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in the Chapel of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bascom Cemetery with Dr. Johnny Beard officiating.

Mrs. Staples passed away February 19, 2012 in Tyler. She was born June 23, 1933 in Hubbard . She was retired seamstress and a Baptist.

She is survived by her loving family, sons; Edward Staples of College Station, Mike and James Staples of Tyler, one daughter; Margaret Helmuth of Tyler, six brothers; H.E., Allen, Kenneth, James G., Jimmy , and Danny Butcher and one sister; Laverne McLane of Austin.  Eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Michael Staples, Brad Staples, Scott Lively, Brian Butcher, Joe Barron and Cody Whitehead.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Location Name

Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral DirectorsMap
Location of Services:
Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Directors
Street:
215 East Front Street
ZIP:
75702
City:
Tyler
State:
TX
Country:
Country: us

Condolence Messages 

 
#1 Al and Mary Ann Epperson Nilson 2012-02-20 10:50 Margaret, we are sorry for your loss but take comfort in knowing Mrs. Stapels is at rest now with our Lord. Quote
 
 
#2 MELONIE HONEYCUTT 2012-02-21 01:55 Dear Margaret, Was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. In His Love, Alan and Melonie Honeycutt Quote
 
 
#3 Lorri Hawkins 2012-02-21 03:27 Mike and family,

You are in my Thoughts and Prayers, I pray God will comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time and that you will continue to remember all the sweet memories you had with your mom. Heaven just got another angel…
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#4 Janet and Norman Hagley 2012-02-21 04:07 Thoughts and prayers for Danny and all the family. Quote
 
 
#5 Mary, April, and Kayla 2012-02-21 08:32 I remember Gertrude as a very kind and beautiful lady. May God keep her close to him.
My condolences to her lovely family and close friends.

Our deepest sympathy,
Mary, April, and Kayla
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