Colleen Louise Stapley (Fleming)

Stapley (Fleming), Colleen Louise

Age 55, of Jackson, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, surrounded by her children, Conner and Gabi Stapley and her fiancé, Grant Blom after a courageous battle with kidney failure.

She is survived by her beloved son and daughter, Conner V. Stapley and Gabrielle L. Stapley; fiancé, Grant Bloom; father, Thomas G. Fleming and stepmother, Mary Campbell; brother, Thomas M. (Renee) Fleming; sister, Maureen K (John) Kim; former husband, Duane Stapley; and four nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Kay Fleming and grandparents, James and Bernadine Fleming.

Colleen was born on April 17, 1965 in Jackson, Michigan. She graduated from Lumen Christi High School where she was member of marching band. She received her BA Degree from Spring Arbor University where she received her teaching certificate. Colleen taught kindergarten for 32 years at Townsend Elementary School at Vandercook Lake where she was an outstanding teacher. In 2014 she received the "Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award" for Jackson County. Colleen dearly loved her kindergarten children and was a dedicated teacher. She had many friends and wonderful colleagues at Townsend Elementary School and loved them all. Her wonderful disposition and infectious laugh will never be forgotten. She was an incredible mother to her children, Conner and Gabi. They were the centerpiece of her life and she was an inspiration to her Mom and Dad, who she loved dearly. Colleen loved being out in nature and especially enjoyed her vacations to the beach in Pentwater, Michigan where she loved to watch the sunsets and then go for ice cream.

A special thanks to all the wonderful doctors and nurses at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital who cared for her during her stay.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 10516 Hayes Road, Clark Lake, at 10:30 AM with Father James Shaver officiating. Interment will follow at South Jackson Community Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Thursday. Guests are requested to wear face masks at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Townsend Elementary School for children's supplies or a tree can be planted in her memory.

Farewell my "Little Kid." God be with you.

Desnoyer Funeral Home
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