Florine Burks Stapleton, long time resident of Williamsburg, VA departed this life on June 2, 2022. She was born in Panther, West Virginia on May 23, 1926, to the late Nellie Gray Akers Burks and Herbert Lee Burks. She is predeceased by her husband, James A. Stapleton; her twin sister, Nadine Burks Payne, her daughter Sherry Lynn Stapleton Johnson and her siblings Don and Helen.
She is survived by her children
*Son, Ronald (Kathi) Mills; grandson, Jeffrey
*Deceased daughter Sherry Lynn Stapleton Johnson (Joe), granddaughter Tracy (Mike) Hansborough, great-granddaughters Alyssa (Scott), Madyson and great-great grandson Kolton.
*Son, James E. Stapleton, known as Sonny (Kalani); grandson Josh (Lisa), great-grandsons Darrius Gray, Brice; and granddaughter Lily. Grandson, Christopher (Stephanie) great grandson, Mason, and new great granddaughter not born as of this date. Granddaughter, Bailey Gray Stapleton.
*Daughter Bertha Kay Epperson, granddaughter Kristin (Rob) and great grandson James.
Also survived by her brother Allen Clark Burks and sister Dorothy Burks Sinicrope-both from Princeton, West Virginia. And many other relatives and friends.
She and Jim were devoted to their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and were charter members of Williamsburg Christian Church, led by Pastor Fred Liggin and Associate Pastor Dave Faith. Pastor Dave visited Jim weekly for 10 years and also with Florine after Jim passed. He was devoted to them and they to him. Pastor Dave helped both of them transition from their earthly life to everlasting life.
Florine was employed for thirty years at Eastern State Hospital and retired in 1989. Florine, a born nurturer, was always happiest when with her family and her love of the outdoors since childhood. Her flowers and gardens meant the world to her as well. She has blessed each and everyone she came into contact with-never met a stranger!
She will be forever missed and always loved by all of us. We have a certainty she is in heaven, is well and whole again and surely knows the peace that we on earth do not understand. That is our comfort: Nanny is well and at peace and very happy; united with Jim and all family and friends in heaven. God bless her soul. Much love Nanny!
Arrangements for a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
