Cleotha Staples Dead at Aged 78

Cleotha Staples eldest daughter and member of the Staples's Singers has passed away in Chicago at age 78 of undisclosed cause. For the last 10 years Cleotha had been battling Alzheimers but the family had been taking good care of her at her Chicago home. The Staples Singers had a string of hits starting in the early 1970s with  "I'll Take You There" in 1972 and followed with top 40 hits "Respect Yourself," ''Heavy Makes You Happy," and "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)." Rest in Peace!