Cathy Marlene Brown Chapman

Cathy Marlene Brown Chapman, 76, of Gas City, passed away with her loving sons by her side at 11:35 am on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Twin City Healthcare in Gas City. She was born on Monday, October 18, 1948, to Robert and Jan (Poling) Wray.

Cathy was raised as a "Navy brat" who grew up in Rhode Island and Florida and then graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1966. She worked as a long-time florist at Marsh North. She was an elementary teacher's aide at Riverview in Marion and taught swimming lessons. She was a member of Eastview Wesleyan Church where she was involved in Bible Study. Cathy enjoyed arts and crafts, especially cross-stitch and arranging flowers. She enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel. More than anything, Cathy cherished being a grandma.

Cathy is survived by her sons, William R. (Lisa) Chapman of La Fontaine, Michael S. (Kimberly) Chapman of Gas City; granddaughters, Brynn Chapman, Kenzie Chapman, Kailyn Chapman, and Emma Chapman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Navy Lieutenant Commander Robert J. and Jan Wray; the father of her children, William "Bill" G. Chapman; brother, John Wray, and former husband, Daniel Brown.

An open invitation is extended for family and friends to a graveside service with an urn burial scheduled at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Estates of Serenity Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.

Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.

Flowers have been entrusted to Hometown Petals and More in Gas City, Indiana.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.