Cleotha Staples went by Cleedi.
Cleotha Staples was born on April 11, 1934, in Drew, Mississippi, USA.
Yes, Mavis Staples' sister, Cleotha Staples, was tragically murdered. Cleotha, along with her siblings, was part of the renowned gospel group The Staple Singers. The incident was a significant loss for Mavis and her family, deeply impacting her personal and musical life.
Mavis Staples is alive and still performing. Yvonne Staples used to travel with Mavis as her manager. She recently retired. Cleotha Staples has retired. Roebuck Staples has died.
Roebuck Mavis Cleotha Yvonne
Len Staples died in 2008.
Isaac Staples died in 1895.
Sam Staples died in 1950.
Joseph Staples died on 1878-03-21.
George E. Staples died in 1993.
Waller Redd Staples died in 1897.
Abram Penn Staples died in 1951.