Mrs. Ora Lee Staples

June 2, 1932 - January 2, 2019

Mrs. Ora Lee Staples, 86, of Peoria, IL passed away at 8:25 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at her residence. Mother Staples was born on June 2, 1932 in Greenville, MS to Lawyer and Pearlie (Jackson) Thomas. She was married to Isaiah Staples, Sr. in Greenville, MS and was married for over 60 years. Mother Staples in her younger years worked in the cotton fields, at a hotel and later was a homemaker. She liked to cook, especially cornbread dressing and pinto beans. Mother Staples liked to watch westerns and had a collection of Western movies of Audy Murphy. She baby sat many of the family children. Mother Staples was a faithful member of Resurrection Power C.O.G.I.C. and was the mother of the church. Mother Staples leaves to cherish her most precious memories, three sons, Thomas (Katherene) Henry, James (Barbara Eagen) Staples both of Phoenix, AZ and Waymond (Paulette Owens) Colter of Peoria; two daughters, Vera Mays and Trina (Charles Johnson) Colter both of Peoria; one sister, Catherine Holliman of Greenville, MS, 25 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Isaiah Staples, Jr., one daughter, Janie Henry, three sisters, Verlene Ross, Rosie Mudd and Cora Love. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Resurrection Power C.O.G.I.C. with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 10 am. Pastor Odell Dye will officiate. Mother Staples will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.