Brenda Gayle Kelley-Chapman

Brenda Gayle Kelley-Chapman obituary, Rome, GA

Brenda Gayle Kelley-Chapman

Brenda Kelley-Chapman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Henderson & Sons Funeral Home - North Chapel and Crematory - Rome on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mrs. Brenda Gayle Kelley-Chapman, age 57, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Brenda was born in Rome, Georgia, on March 7, 1968, daughter of the late Floyd Grady Lawson and the late Martha Ann Reynolds Elders. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Juana Walker. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed traveling and going to the beach. She had a soft caring heart and a true love for animals. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Dewey Russell Chapman; son, David Kelley II (Nikki); daughters, Chera Hennon (Caleb) and Justice Jeter (Trevor); grandchildren, Brianna Kelley, Lacey Kelley and Logan Jeter; sisters, Kay Lanham (Steve), Jackie Mills (Jeff), Melody Lawson, Jennifer Johnstone (Robert) and Rhonda Edwards (Kenneth); brothers, Tony Hart (Angie), Jeff Lawson, Rodney Lawson and Les Walker; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Brenda Gayle Kelley-Chapman.
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