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1940

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2016

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Patricia Chapple Obituary

Patricia L Chapple a long time resident of Gary IN, passed away peacefully at home Sunday March 27, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born March 28 1940 in Beloit Wisconsin to the late Lonnie and Fannie Edwards, Patricia was Number seven of eight daughters born to Lonnie and Fannie. Patricia was a devoted wife, loving Mother, caring Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Throughout Patricia's life her goal was to be kind, find the best in people and give whatever she had to others unselfishly. Patricia was an avid reader, and loved to challenge herself with activities that simulated the mind. Patricia was active in the Girl Scouts and PTA during her children youth. Patricia's love for her family was her number one priority in life - always being the loving caretaker. Patricia was a former member of Greater New Jerusalem Church under the teaching of Rev. Charles McWilliams. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Sylvester Chapple, parents Lonnie and Fannie Edwards's sister, Louise Hobson, son Terrance Smith and son in law Kevin Woods. She leaves to cherish her memory 5 Children and 1 Grandson: Kathryn(Dean) Barnes, Memphis TN; Lori Woods, Gary IN; Danny (Tess) Chapple, San Diego CA: Kitty Derrick, Gary IN; Shawn Chapple, Chicago IL; Grandson Brandon Martin, Gary IN; 5 sisters: Mary Jones, Rockford WI; Jewel Blair, Denver CO; Laurine Jones, Denver CO; Bonjean(Leroy) Johns, Olathe Kansas; Phyllis (Charles) Lang, Albuquerque NM; Fanny Duke, Beloit WI; Sister in Law Velma Evans, Gary IN; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Home Going; Saturday April 2, 2016 2:00 PM at Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.2959 West 11th Ave. Gary IN 46404In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 31, 2016.

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Auntie Pat, you are now at peace, but will be missed by your loving family and friends. I love you Kathy, Lorie, Danny, Kitty and Shawn.

Rose Robinson, Atlanta, GA

April 10, 2016

Angela & Tim Grayson

April 2, 2016

Condolences to our sister in the ministry Minister Kitty. Our family is praying for you and your family.

Nefertiti Singleton

April 2, 2016

Sending condolences to my cousins and my family...I pray that God's comforting spirit continues to guide you through this time and times to come. We love you!

Trudy Yaskanich

March 31, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rip Mrs Chapple

Shona Collins

March 31, 2016

Oh mama nothing can stop the hurt that I feel when I find out that you are gone.I know that You treated me like I was yours and always felt loved by you and your family. I'm gone to miss you but I want you to RIH knowing that I loved you too with all my heart and I know that GOD GAVE YOU YOUR WINGS . Thanks for being good to me.Love you rest well mother!

Necha Gillis

March 31, 2016

Tanya Ivey

March 31, 2016

My condolences to the family of Auntie Pat. May GOD keep you all in STRENGTH during your time of bereavement. Love you all.

Willa Ivey

March 31, 2016

My prayers are with the Chapple family. Know that GOD loves you. My condolences to the family. Amen

Willa Ivey

March 31, 2016

Anonymous

March 31, 2016

Blessings to the family of this wonderful woman...

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