She was born on October 21, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts to Albert and Lulu Stutz. On October 14th 1951, in Hackettstown, New Jersey she married her high school sweetheart Ford Staples Jr. Marylou was an extremely talented artist, seamstress, crafter, cook and baker. She loved making things for her children and grandchildren. While her husband, our father/grandfather, was alive Marylou cooked wholesome meals mostly from scratch and homemade desserts. Marylou loved to decorate no matter the holiday and was very clever when crafting gifts for birthdays. Her paintings were amazing pieces of art.
Marylou is survived by children Debbie Staples of IN, Cathie Staples (Sue) of CA, Jeff Staples (Donna) of TX, Richard Staples of TX, Joni Bailey of TX, and Dianne Horn (Tom) of OK; grandchildren Rosemary Craig (Will), Melissa Rushin, Patricia Rushin, Olivia Griego (Kyle), Michael Horn (Hattie), Michael Butler (Kelly) and Vanessa Butler; great grandchildren Paige Davenport, Jesse Craig, Lincoln and Arya Griego, Marley Horn and Brayden Butler; niece Jeannie Donaldson and brothers and sisters in-laws. She was preceded in death by her husband Ford Staples Jr, brother Richard Beatty of NJ and brother Ed of Providence, RI.
A private burial will take place in Frankford Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Society
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