1932
Evelyn
2017
Evelyn Louise Spears Chapman
October 20, 1932 — December 22, 2017
Evelyn Louise Spears Chapman, age 85, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Evelyn was born on October 20, 1932 in Columbia, Tennessee to Isaiah and Anna Bell Andrews Spears. She married James Ernest “Country” Chapman, Sr. on December 6, 1952 and they were happily married until his passing on January 21, 2013.
Evelyn was a “mama” first and foremost. For over fifty years she had a child in her home, raising them, loving them and taking care of them. In a nutshell, she kept babies and she kept house. Her focus was always putting her family first. She especially loved playing games with her kids and grandkids. Her family was her world.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters: Linda Riley of Columbia, Marilyn (Artie) Haskin of Culleoka and Ann (Tommy) Stewart of Culleoka; grandchildren: Greg (Brandy) Riley, Kari (Chris) Pewitt, Jason Haskin, Kevin Stewart and Lisa Stewart; and 12 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Isaiah and Anna Bell Spears; husband: James Ernest Champan; sons: James (Wolfy) Chapman, Jr. and Larry Chapman; and granddaughter: Renee Baxter.
Funeral services for Evelyn will be held on Wednesday, December 27. 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Curtis Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.
Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsfh.com .
Evelyn was born on October 20, 1932 in Columbia, Tennessee to Isaiah and Anna Bell Andrews Spears. She married James Ernest “Country” Chapman, Sr. on December 6, 1952 and they were happily married until his passing on January 21, 2013.
Evelyn was a “mama” first and foremost. For over fifty years she had a child in her home, raising them, loving them and taking care of them. In a nutshell, she kept babies and she kept house. Her focus was always putting her family first. She especially loved playing games with her kids and grandkids. Her family was her world.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters: Linda Riley of Columbia, Marilyn (Artie) Haskin of Culleoka and Ann (Tommy) Stewart of Culleoka; grandchildren: Greg (Brandy) Riley, Kari (Chris) Pewitt, Jason Haskin, Kevin Stewart and Lisa Stewart; and 12 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Isaiah and Anna Bell Spears; husband: James Ernest Champan; sons: James (Wolfy) Chapman, Jr. and Larry Chapman; and granddaughter: Renee Baxter.
Funeral services for Evelyn will be held on Wednesday, December 27. 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Curtis Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.
Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsfh.com .
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Evelyn Louise Spears Chapman, please visit our flower store.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
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