Sending my Condolences to the entire Tarpley family. Rest in Heaven Aunty. 
Love Toot and Roni.🙏🙏

To the Tarpley Family;
Praying that God will send you peace and understanding.  I have fond memories of being with you all when I lived in Tucson.  I thank you for opening up your home and hearts to me.  Special prayers to you Amy and my nephews, Wayne, Andre, and Anthony, love you all may God put his arms around you.  
 Patricia (Chaney) Cheeseboro


Pops and family, I send my love and prayers to you all. May you find comfort and understanding from our God above.  

Rest In Peace Mom, love you always.  

Love Wayne 

Dear Family of Dione Tarpley,

I was a Special Education teacher at Urquides School when it first opened, and continued there until 1988.  I loved Dione for many reasons, but mostly because she was a kind, compassionate person who truly cared and cared for our students with special needs.  Dione had a fabulous laugh and she shared it often.  May wonderful memories of Dione comfort you at this difficult time.

Randy Spalding

Dione was a very special lady. She was a nurse assistant, mom and friend to everyone that visited her office. We were very fortunate to have someone like Dione in the nurses office.
When angry parents came to the office she would come out of the nurse’s office and lean against the doorframe outside the nurse office door with her arms crossed. She would give them the look of “don’t mess with me” and often walk outside to talk to them on the porch. I knew she was giving them “a talking to”. 
If parents came to the office with a threatening attitude she would get a male teacher to come down to stand by my side. She knew that I cared for the teachers and the students as much as she did. 
Dione felt that she had to offer more than medical assistance in the office. She believed that the social and emotional growth of children was just as important as their education. One day I came to the office and she was teaching a young boy how to wash his socks in the sink. She taught children how to take care of themselves. Another time a student came out of the office with a rope tied around his pants to keep them up. She let him know that the gang look was not acceptable at Kellond. When his friends saw him it seemed everyone was willing to wear a belt. 
A first grader came to the office every morning to prick his finger for his diabetes check. Dione would make him feel like his visit was the best part of her day and always save something in the refrigerator for him. 
Dione knew that our students who were angry or upset were often tired and hungry. She had the snacks in her refrigerator and I had the couch in my office. They would get what they needed…rest and food and then be sent back to class with an apology to the teacher. 
Everyone at Kellond worked as a team to support the children and families. Dione was a very important part of the team.


DeeDee and Shamaun, you have my deepest sympathy! I am tremendously saddened by your loss. The memories of your Mother (Grandmother) will give you comfort, and her legacy lives through you all! God Bless you and your family.   Love you.


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Dione Bonita Tarpley

6 février 1939 – 13 avril 2021

Funeraria del Angel South Lawn & South Lawn Cemetery

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