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In memory of
Helen "Bid" Marcelle Staples
April 30, 1923 - March 2, 2025
Apr 30, 1923 - Mar 2, 2025
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Helen Marcelle Staples, affectionately known as Bid, Biddy, Auntie Bid, Miss Biddy, and Miss Helen, passed away on March 2, 2025, at Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born on April 30, 1923, in Uitenhage (now Kariega) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa to Rhoda Jane Scott, originally of Sydney, Australia, and Albert Willard Staples of Cape Town (whose beautiful blue eyes she inherited).
The eldest of five siblings, Bid grew …
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Auntie Bid did not want a funeral service, but we appreciate all the love and support and encourage you to share your favorite memories of Biddy on this memorial website. Thank you!
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Rest in peace, auntie Betty. She was my mother's favorite first cousin and I know they made lots of fun memories togeth…
Rest in peace, auntie Betty. She was my mother's favorite first cousin and I know they made lots of…
Rest in peace, auntie Betty. She was my mother's favorite first …
Condolences to your family. Ms Staples was so lovely and a nice neighbor to my parents at Magnolia Glen. I would have…
Condolences to your family. Ms Staples was so lovely and a nice neighbor to my parents at Magnolia…
Condolences to your family. Ms Staples was so lovely and a nice…
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Born
April 30th, 1923
Passed away
March 2nd, 2025
Raleigh, NC
Survived by
Robin Husslage
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Method of disposition
Cremation
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Ashes kept in an urn
Biddy wished that her ashes be placed alongside her sister Shirley's ashes in a beautiful place so they can rest in piece together. The exact location is being determined.
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