GAYE STAPLETON HAULSEE, age 69, of Jefferson City, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 28, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed. Gaye was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City and was retired after many ears working in bank administration for several area banks. She was preceeded in death by her father and mother, Marzell and Venus Stapleton; brother, Kenneth S. Stapleton; son-in-law, Donnie Hoover and brother-in-law, Abe Teague. She is survived by her husband, Mike Haulsee; daughters, Leigh Ann Lakins and husband Joe, and Christy Hoover; special grandsons, Justin R. Lakins and wife Caroline, Jordan T. Hoover and Nolar R. Epps; sisters, Peggy Teague and Jo Ann (Melvin) Mitchell; sisters-in-law, Christine Stapleton, Sue Monroe, Cis Taylor and husband Crockett; brothers-in-law, Pete Haulsee and wife Phyllis, Dave Haulsee and wife Phyllis; special friends, Mary Darby, Margaret Anderson, Louise Carter and Violet Reynolds; special niece and nephews, Lori (Tim) Wadell, Eddie Teague, Joe P. (Sheryl) Teague and Mark Teague. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City with Dr. Gene Wilder officiating. Interment graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009 at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in Greenville, TN. Pallbearers will be Dale Moyers, Mike Bunch, Michael Harris, Mike Harris, Luke Norton and Jason Byrd. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon and evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON CITY, TN (865) 475-3892