Shirley D. Staples, age 48, of St. Charles, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital. A Daughter of Shirley Staples (nee: Smith) and of the late William Staples, Shirley was born on May 22, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri. Shirley was a volunteer for the St. Charles Humane Society and worked for UPS for several years before working at DHL for the past two years. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Patience Bass, her mother, Shirley Staples, her extended family and her many friends. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, January 11, 2010, at 2:00 PM at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO. Interment at St. Charles Memorial Gardens, Those wishing to honor Shirley's memory may send memorial contributions in her name to American Cancer Society or the St. Charles Humane Society c/o Baue Funeral & Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay St., St. Charles, Missouri 63301.