Elsie Mae Staples, age 76 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 8:30 p.m. at her residence.

She was a member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the First Aide Caregivers. She was a Certified Nurse Assistant and retired from Parkview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bobby" Staples, Sr.; parents, Howard Blue and Helen Brandon Blue, three sisters, Gloria McGee, Lillian Tyler and Brenda Brazier.

She is survived by two daughters , Roberta (Terry) Parker and Helena (Chris) Staples-Freeman both of Paducah; one son , Bobby (Nikki) Staples, Jr. of Paducah; five grandsons , Lydell Staples, Terry Parker Jr., Jay Staples, Bobby Staples III, El'Elyon Staples; five granddaughters, Ti'Erica McKinney, Alexis Staples, Brittany Staples, Elycia Staples and Adonai Staples; two sisters, Margaret Faulkner and Phyllis (Richard) Amos both of Paducah; one brother, Howard Troy (Gladys) Blue of Paducah; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Calvin Cole, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call Saturday at the church from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

You may light a candle or leave online condolences at pettusrowlandfh.com.

Masks are required for all in attendance.