Vicki Washburn Chapman

Vicki Washburn Chapman

Vicki Chapman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 1, 2025.
"Vicki Washburn Chapman was born May 23, 1954, to Troy & Ann Washburn in Victoria, Texas.

An Air Force brat, Vicki lived in England, Germany, Arizona, & Virginia before finally settling in Tennessee. She graduated from Farragut High School in 1972.

She married her husband, Mike in 1986 & started their life in the Claxton Community with their two sons. Vicki had various jobs over the years including administrative assistant at her parent's business, Ridge Metals, but ultimately retired from Y12 Federal Credit Union where she was known as everyone's "favorite teller". Before passing, Vicki enjoyed spending time with her chickens, in her garden, and hunting for yard sale treasures. You could find her at Aspire Park with her grandchildren enjoying beautiful sunny days.

Vicki is survived by sons Cory (wife Kristen) and Casey (wife Jimmye) and beloved grandchildren Sam, Seeley, Sloane, Caldwell, & Cameron, her brothers Scott & Brian Washburn, and best friend, Roni Stubbs. A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, May 10th from at Highland View Church in Oak Ridge from 3-5pm."

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