Shirley Ownbey Stapleton

Asheville Shirley Ann Ownbey Stapleton, 63 of 30 Dalea Drive, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. A native of Baltimore, MD, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life, had formerly served as a Unit Clerk at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals for 10 years and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Stapleton was the daughter of Lois Irene Parker Ownbey of Asheville and the late Curtis Franklin Ownbey who died April 4, 2015. Surviving in addition to her mother are her brother, Jim Ownbey and wife Pat of Asheville; niece, Stephanie Ownbey; nephew, Brian Ownbey; Uncle, Nathan Ownbey and wife Eleanor and Aunt, Pat Parker. Memorial graveside rites will be held at 11 AM Monday at Pisgah View Memorial Park with Rev. James Lamb officiating. The family will receive friends following services at the cemetery.