Alma was born September, 30, 1919 in Cordele, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lula, father, Grant Staley, son, Keith Staley and sister, Lillie Mae Holiday. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Auther Steven and wife, Ethel, of Tallahassee, Fl, Alfred Staley, Janice Gordon and husband, Ronald Gordon, Freddie Wintons and Bettie George all of Tampa; sisters, Marian Blye, Cincinnati, OH, and Zola Rhine, Temple, GA.; 18 grand children, 20 great grandchildren, 10 nieces, 9 nephews and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends; best friends, Junita Shoemaker and family, Annie P. Goines and family, Mrs. Camina Hills, Mrs. Catherine English and family and long time employer, Diana Kempler.