"For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands".                                        ~Isaiah 55:12

On September 16, 2017 Earnestine Murphy Staples, age 77, of Moneta, VA, affectionately known as "Tine" peacefully went to be with the Lord at the residence of her daughter and surrounded by her children and family.

"Tine" was born on October 6, 1939 in Bedford, VA to the late Joe and Claudia Bell Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin Murphy and James (J.L.) Murphy, a sister, Josephine Board, and a grandson, Michael Wayne Leftwich.

She was a loving wife and mother; grandmother, sister, aunt and a great friend to many. She was a member of the Washington St. Baptist Church.   She will be missed by her beloved family; but precious memories will linger in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her husband, James "Jerome" Staples, nine children, David Brown (Kay), Mary Brown, Patricia Brown, Brenda Reed (Michael), Michael Brown (Terri), Jeffrey Brown, Pastor Darryl Brown (Sherry), Arlene Brown, and Wanda Beaner; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Mable Barber and Bertha Parker (Charles); one brother, Willie Murphy (Phyllis); nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Time Has Taken Me
"Time has taken me from you, although not very far,
I'll be watching through the sunshine and through the brightest star.
I'll be watching all of you, from the heavens up above,
So take good care of each other and carry all my love.
If you're ever wondering if I'm there, here's where you can start,
Take a look inside yourself deep within your heart.
I'll always be your mom, your grandma, your best friend,
So anytime you need me, close your eyes; I'm back again."

~Love Always, Mom