Sheryl Chapman
March 6, 1949 - August 21, 2022
Derby, Kansas - Sheryl Ann Nelson, Cooper, Chapman
Derby, Kansas Sheryl Ann Chapman passed from this life to the next on August 21, 2022. Sheryl was born March 6, 1949, in Parson, Kansas to Robert L. and Mary Patricia Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Les Cooper and grandson Vinny Valdez.
She is survived by her husband Darrell W. Chapman Derby, Ks, brothers Robert and (Diane) Nelson Kerwin, TX, Phillip and (Brenda) Nelson Goddard, Ks, Patrick and (Barbara) Nelson Tyler, TX, David and (Eileen) Nelson Schuilte, Ks, sisters Patricia Suddock Clonmel, Ks, Peggy and (Roger) Horn Botheli, Wa and Arcadia, Ks, Janet and (Mike) Cigainero Chanut,e Ks, sons Thomas and (Michelle) Cooper Derby, Ks, Nicolas Cooper Wichita, Ks, Darrin and (Renee) Chapman Belaire, Ks and Joshua Chapman Wichita, Ks, daughter Kristia and (Will) Kastens Derby, Ks and 18 grandkids and 17 great-grandkids, also many nephews and niece.
Sheryl Graduate from Wichita South High School in 1967. She also graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor's in Social Work in 1991 and University of Kansas with a Master's in Social Work in 2001.
She first started working at Home Start program as a case manager in Pittsburg, Ks 1973-1975 then moved on as a copyright for Words and Pictures in Pittsburg, KS 1984-1987, the State of Kansas SRS in child protection 1987-1999, Family Consultation Service as a Therapist 1999-2007, Wichita State University as an Instructor 2007-2017, Private Practice at Emotional wellness as a therapist 2019-2021 and as Field Manager for Children First 2019-2021.
Sherry always loved large family gatherings, going on road trips, going to the fair, going to Chicken Annie's or just out to eat, but whatever she did she loved people.
Visitation will be held at 6:00 pm with the rosary held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 24, at St. Mary Catholic Church.
Mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, August 25, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorial contribution may be sent to Wichita State University School of Social Work.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Aug. 24, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Sheryl Chapman

12 Entries

Libbie Bryant

September 2, 2022

Sending my condolences and prayers to your family and all who cared for her. I am so grateful to have known Sherry and to have learned from her. We served on the KSAPT board together and shared many car rides throughout the state. I will always cherish those conversations with her.

Jennifer Comes

August 26, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Sherry's recent passing. She was one of my grad school instructors and most of my classes seemed to be with her. She was tough but fair, provided lessons that were based in her lived experience, and insisted that students understood the ethical underpinnings of social work and why they are so important. She was wonderful! I always appreciated what she brought to the classroom, and to my academic experience. My condolences to her family and her DSM, Darrell.

Andrew Secor

August 24, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Sherry's death. I served with her on the play therapy association board and remember her smile, kindness, and desire to create better environments for children. She will be missed.

Twila and Mike Loudder

August 24, 2022

Sherry you will be forever remembered for your loving and giving nature. You loved your family fiercely and will be missed. Love you "cousin"!

Sabrina Perez Glatt "Beannie"

August 24, 2022

My sympathies to the Nelsons, you may not know me, but I have heard about you all for the last 35 years, she so loves her sibs. To my buddy Darrell, you took such loving care of her, and she loved you for it, even before her illness, and to your kids who allowed her to love you, because she could do no other. To Tom and Nick Cooper. I don´t have to tell you about your mom , but you should know we rarely had a conversation without talking about our boys. You two and my son. You brought her joy, memories of Les and she loved sharing those stories with me.

Jean Fay

August 24, 2022

Sherry was the best supervisor I have ever had. We worked together at Children First and she loved her staff and her clients so well. I´m grateful for her compassionate ear, her loving heart, her fighting spirit, and her wisdom! I´m grateful that she taught my students (and myself) how to handle our grief. She was a wonderful social worker and I am grateful I had the chance to work with her. She will be missed.

Terry Valentine

August 24, 2022

Darrell and family, I am so sorry for your loss. No man should have to have this grief twice in his life! I love you Brother!!

Mary Koehn

August 24, 2022

She is so missed - I got to know her through our KU/WSU simulation work. She was the best champion for bringing Social Work students into our Interprofessional Simulation events!!

Susan L. McCoy

August 24, 2022

Sherry , you were and still are an inspiration. I am a better person for having you as an educator.

Jess Harrison

August 24, 2022

She was a wonderful lady, May she Rest in Peace. My condolences to the family and her friends.

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Karen Castillo

August 23, 2022

My thoughts and prayers go to Sherry's DSM, Darrell, her family and friends. Sherry was a phenomenal instructor at WSU and showed a true caring for all people. She will be greatly missed. My she rest with the angels.

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