Alfreda Denise Stapleton
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Ms. Alfreda Denise Stapleton age 69 of Kansas City, Missouri was born on April 20, 1951 to Eara Leon Stapleton and Willosia Stapleton. Alfreda Stapleton departed this life on August 14, 2020.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.
Alfreda went to Westport High School and graduated in May 1969. Alfreda Stapleton had two children, Leslie Stapleton (Hawkins) and Michelle Mitchell. She also had six siblings, Barbara Stapleton, Debra Lee, Vernon Stapleton, Shelly Stapleton, Gregory Stapleton, and Wanda Thomas.
Her mother, Willosia Stapleton and her grandson, Tyler Hawkins preceded her in death.
Alfreda was a dedicated member of Grace Assembly of God. She was also dedicated to her family.
Alfreda worked at the family business, Leon’s at an early age. She retired from the family business in 2019.
Alfreda is survived by: father, Eara “Leon” Stapleton; children, Leslie Stapleton (Hawkins) and Michelle Mitchell (Gregory) ; grandson’s, Eric Steward (Ashley Steward), Christopher Stapleton and Gerald Mitchell; granddaughters, De’Shawn Reese, Brianne Hawkins and A’nyia Kitchen; great-grandchildren, De’Vohn Dudley Reese, VerShawn Dudley, TraVohn Dudley, Symone Steward and Journee Steward; and a host of family, friends, nieces and nephew.
Visits: 4
Alfreda was a very kind, sweet and soft spoken person. She fought the good fight, kept the faith and finished the course. Heaven has welcomed a very special angel. Rest in peace, dear cousin.
Heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Indeed, no one was more faithful, talented, loving, loyal and steadfast in lifting up family and community. ‘When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.’ We treasure all the ways Alfreda touched our lives and the lives of so many people. Sending our love and sympathy as you remember and celebrate the mother, daughter, sister, cousin, friend who meant so much to us all.
Michelle,
You have been a wonderful friend over the last 20yrs and I have gotten to know your mother over that time. Ms. Freda was always kind and smiling when I saw her or spoke with her. Her kind gestures, encouraging words and warm smile will be missed here on this land but you ha e gained a strong angel to spread her wings over you and your family for protection. I will continue to pray for and with you during this time. Stay strong and know you are loved. Be at peace knowing she is no longer hurting and in pain.
Love you!
I had the honor to watch how Freda loved on her family, she will be missed Rest Well and tell Willosia Hello??
Freda was always a friendly person that served our Vineyard community at The family store Leon’s. Now it’s time to take your rest from all your hard work in God’s arms. My condolences and prayers to the family.
Me. Freda is a great and sweet lady, she was always nice to me and my family the Stovall’s and just happy to be at Leon’s for work all the time. I’ve never seen her ever have a frown or be sad, she will be missed dearly and I pray her family will be ok
SORRY TO HEAR THAT SUCH A LOVING AND KIND PERSON IS NO LONGER HERE AMONG US. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
WITH LOVE.
CHERYL RAINEY DAVIS,
& THE HICKS FAMILY
I met Alfreda in Bancroft elementary school in the 6th or 7th grade. She was the first African-American student in the school, and we quickly became friends. I remember her laughter, like bursts of joy. She loved to read as much as I did, but she could hit a softball a mile, which I could not. She has been in my heart all these years and I will never forget the gift of friendship she gave to me.
Sorry to hear about another Westport tiger, class of 69! Rest in peace, my friend, Alfreda.
Although we were only able to be friends for a short time, you were very special to me. Peace to you and your family.