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Eva Chappell Obituary
Portsmouth - Eva Marie Renfrow Chappell passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. She was born in Wilson, NC, daughter of the late Johnny Renfrow and Eva Renfrow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Edsal Chappell, Brother, Edgar Renfrow, Sisters, Reba Schmierer, Pearl Cater Owen, Dot Kerr, as well as two siblings who died at birth.
She was a past member of Cradock Baptist and current member of Suffolk Church of Christ.
Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Yolanda Ringnalda (Frank), son, Johnny "Eddie" Edsal Chappell; beloved pooch, Diamond; grandchildren, Shannon DeGood, Jay Mishoe, Frankie Ringnalda, Anna Marie Zander; 10 great-grandchildren and brother, Graham W. Renfrow;
Marie enjoyed her family, friends, OES 140 and most of all Church!
Marie and Edsal will celebrate their 71st wedding anniversary together in heaven on January 22, 2017.
A funeral service will be held at 11am Monday, Jan. 23 in Loving Funeral Home, 3225 Academy Ave., Portsmouth, Va. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 3to 4pm Sunday, Jan. 22. Condolences may be offered at www.LovingFuneralHome.com.
Family wishes to extend thanks to Bon Secour Hospice, family, friends, for prayers and other support.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Shriners Crippled and Burned Children's Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
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Barbara Chappell-Mercure
February 7, 2017
Johnny, I am deeply sadden to hear of your Mom's passing. I try to check the internet every month for Tidewater area news and did not see this bad news until this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always remember!! We will see each other again and we will be together again. The Bible tells us so.
And, if Heaven gets too crowded; you can put in for a transfer to Doggie Heaven like I have.
Love always. Barbara
Sheila Grace
January 24, 2017
Johnny and Family, my condolences are extended to you all. Johnny, I know your Mom and Dad meant the world to you and we use to spend a lot of time talking about them two and your poodle. May you find peace with the love you all shared and memories of them both. GOD BLESS YOU!
Richard and Linda Sterling
January 23, 2017
Yolanda and Eddie,
So very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I have such wonderful memories of you and your parents from long ago. We shared so many special times as we grew up in the church together from picnics at City Park to VBS. Through our church family, we were blessed with many dear friends who helped guide us along the way and our parents had an enduring friendship that spanned many years, as they worked for the Lord together. I will always be grateful to your Dad because he recorded our wedding on his movie camera and gave us a copy, which is a real treasure to us. Your Mother was always by his side with a gentle smile. I remember her as a kind and loving lady. May you find comfort in knowing that they are reunited in their heavenly home and may your sweetest memories flood your heart and ease your hurt in the days ahead. Keep a song of remembrance and love in your heart for your Mother forever.
With love, Linda
Genny Roche Sessions
January 22, 2017
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Chapel. I will always fondly remember Mr. & Mrs. Chapel for their kindness to my parents, Joesph & Musa Roche.
She was an amazing lady & I know that she will be sorely missed.
My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Bernie Kirsch
January 22, 2017
May she rest in peace and be remembered for the kind deeds of her life.
You all have my sympathy.
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