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Laura Chapman Obituary

CHAPMAN Laura Faye Chapman, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Mobile, AL surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Chapman retired from the city of Moss Point after many years of dedicated service. She was a very active member of First Church of God of Hurley, MS. and loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Mickey Owens; her grandson, Brian Stringfellow; and parents, William John and Lessie Hinson Barber. Survivors include her husband, Will Chapman of Mobile, AL; her granddaughter, Joy (Rusty) Hall of Mobile, AL; 3 great-grandchildren, Drew Hall of Mobile, AL and Brianna & Brandon Stringfellow of Lafayette, LA; and her brother, Charles (Sara) Barber of Tuepelo, MS; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 12noon until 2:00pm at Holder-Wells Funeral Home of Moss Point, MS. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00pm from the chapel of Holder-Wells Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Ivey officiating. Pallbearers will be Charles Stringfellow, Rusty Hall, Drew Hall, Scott Dement, Charles Mosley, and Joe Ellzey. Interment will be in Serene Memorial Gardens of Escatawpa, MS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's foundation or to any charity of your choice. An online memorial register may be viewed and signed at www.holderwellsfun eralhome.com. Holder-Wells Funeral Home of Moss Point, MS. is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Press-Register from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2012.

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August 5, 2012

In Christian concern and loving care, you were uplifted in prayer by The Mens Prayer Fellowship of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church.

Joy Hall

August 2, 2012

I love you Mamaw. I will miss you so much more than you could ever know. You will forever be in my heart!! Give Mom and Brian a big hug and kiss for me. I love you always, your granddaughter, Joy

Susie Chapman, Bassarear

August 1, 2012

AUNT FAYE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.. AT LEAST I KNOW THAT SHE IS WRAPPED IN THE ARMS OF GOD!! SHE WAS THE KINDEST PERSON I KNEW!! SHE MADE THE BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS EVER... I PRAY FOR UNCLE OTIS. TO BE OK. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

July 31, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences are offered to all of Faye's family. She was a true lady and a wonderful friend.
~ Carl and Liz Rasmussen Wyatt

July 31, 2012

Faye will be missed! She was such a kind person who saw the good in everyone. Greg & Faye Boutwell

Rhonda Harrison

July 31, 2012

My thoughts and Prayers go out to All My Family! The Loss of Aunt Faye breaks My Heart to Pieces! I Will Forever Love and Cherish the time I had with Her! My Heart goes out to Uncle Otis...What a Loss for him!! I Love You Both!! FOREVER!!!

The Staff of Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Inc.

July 30, 2012

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