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Tara Chapman Obituary

Tara A. Chapman, 31, Ellenton, passed away, June 9, 2015. She worked at Circle K for 13 years. Tara is survived by Sons, Avery, Carson and Ethan; Mother, Kelly Schaefer; Sisters, Tia Schaefer, Jenna (Shane) Morris of Ohio; Grandfather, Ralph Schaefer; Uncle, George Schaefer, and Aunt, Gabrielle Puccini. She is preceded in death by Grandmother, Carole A. Schaefer. Visitation is scheduled for 6-730PM with a service following, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in the chapel of Covell Funeral Home, 4232 26th street west, Bradenton.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jun. 16, 2015.

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Sabrina

June 10, 2025

10 long years without you I still wish I could pick up the phone and call you. I still miss you. Hopefully I´ll see you again on the other side.

Stephanie Reed

June 20, 2015

You were a great friend!! I'll miss you rest in peace

anamaria quinones

June 19, 2015

Tara,u will be greatly missed we became friends while u worked at circle k always asking for advice,u r in a better place now gun,c u one day!!!!!!

June 19, 2015

I hope this isn't the Tara I knew back in the day, I only knew you for a short time, but..if this is you..my heart breaks, I only met your son Ethan, at the time he was a cute little guy with a head full of brown hair, just adorable...I know things were hard but you seemed to be such a strong person,and very kind...if this is the Tara Chapman I knew..you will be missed very much, I know your boys loved you, my heart goes out to your family.... :(

Andrew Huebner

June 18, 2015

My heart goes out to the Chapman family. Love you, cuz.

Faith Melley (Strand)

June 17, 2015

Tara you were one of my closest friends, when you lived with your Nana and Grandpa, we will all miss you dearly. You were such a kind,.sweet, beautiful and giving person.... you are now in heaven with nana looking down, I can't imagine saying goodbye, and I won't cause I'll see you when God calls me home. So for now I'll say "I'll see you later" I love you, fly high babygirl you're in God's hands now, gone but never forgotten. Much love

JamiLorin Brown

June 17, 2015

i didnt know you long but we became fast friends quick , i miss you tara and our long talks about life ... you are the sweetest person i ever met .. thank you for being my first friend when i moved to bradenton

i love you girl ♡

Sabrina

June 16, 2015

You were one of my best friends. So sweet and nice to everyone. I will miss you very much. Will keep your family in my prayers.

David Weil

June 16, 2015

You will be greatly missed. But I know your in heaven making it a better place prayers and thoughts to your family. Rest in peace my friend.

Kasi Gatschenberger

June 16, 2015

Tara u will be missed u we're a great mother and good person my thoughts are with ur family and your boys they will miss u but never forget u r.I.p Tara gone but not forgotten

Felicia Young

June 16, 2015

You will be greatly missed. I love you Tara.

Ashley Matthews

June 16, 2015

RIP your in a better place. Continuing prayers for you & the family, my heart goes out to you all in this sad time.

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