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Martha Chapman Obituary
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Martha C. Chapman, 92, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born September 28, 1922 in Lilesville, NC, Martha was a daughter of the late Fayette Jeffries and Mary Dryer Cloud. She was married in 1945 to James Alfred Chapman, Jr., who predeceased her in 1983.
Martha is survived by three daughters, Mary Chapman Webster and her husband, Joseph Andrew Webster, III, Marshall Chapman, and Dorothy Chapman Josey and her husband, Julian Cleon Josey, MD; four granddaughters, Catherine Chapman Webster, Frances Webster Peter and her husband, Todd, Martha Cloud Josey, and Rachel Lancaster Josey; a sister, Elizabeth Cloud Mallory; and her dear friend, Charlie Palmer.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, James Alfred Chapman, IV, in 1996; and brothers, Fayette Jeffries Cloud, Jr., and Percy Dryer Cloud.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 27th, 11:00AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 393 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Interment will be private in Oakwood Cemetery.
In remembrance of Martha, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303; or to Oakwood Cemetery Fund, c/o Spartanburg County Foundation, 424 East Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Chapman
November 3, 2014
We are very sorry to hear of Marthas death. You won't know us because we grew up with Martha in Lilesville. She was so much fun and we ejoyed so many days with all her family. She, Betty, Jeff and Pete were such kind and friendly people. We miss them all.
We were younger than Martha, we are now just shy of 80 years old, but we will always enjoy our times with them.
Nina Cobb and Joyce Thompson Smith.
Georgia Blanton
November 1, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother - Saralee and I have great memories of her - will keep you all in our thoughts. Georgia Ray Blanton
Franklin Henson
October 25, 2014
She was my neighbor in Converse Heights for years and always so kind. A woman of deep knowledge and substance, I remember well how she took care of her son in 1996 with all the devotion one could ever wish for in the love of a Mother. I know, Jamie told me how he felt about his Mom. So was so large in her shoes she owned any room she walked into. And it shall so remain in her afterlife I do expect. Much sympathy to a great family.
B. Joyce Washington
October 25, 2014
I was sorry to learn of the loss of your family member. I appreciate her generosity in contributing to the Chapman Cultural Center. I saw her last at the dedication of Marshall's name to the Music Trail.
Mary Broom
October 25, 2014
What a grand Lady she was. So beautiful and so personable. A joy to know her.
October 24, 2014
Miracles and Blessings
William B. ("Rusty") DePass, Jr.
October 24, 2014
Susan and I share in your sorrow. Martha was one of a kind! Jim Edwards might never have been governor without her. She did her thing, dared anyone to challenge her and took no guff off of anyone (I'm trying to keep this clean). What an elegant and talented lady whom I always enjoyed seeing in the years since and admired tremendously. As a co-chairman of the Inaugural Committee in 1975, she had us all in stitches at every meeting but efficiently and charmingly led us to a successful conclusion. It was a privilege to know and work with her on the campaign and the Inaugural festivities and to intern along with Mary with Senator Thurmond in 1968. (Are we really that old?) What a great lady and a wonderful example for her progeny! As many of us have already learned, sooner or later you have to give them up. May God fill the world with Martha Chapmans!
October 24, 2014
To The Chapman Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ms. F. Taylor
Wilson, North Carolina
October 24, 2014
She was a grand lady and will be sorely missed in our community.
Suzan Floyd Mabry, W. Russel Floyd Jr. and A. Gordon Floyd
Betty Lou Haddock Brundick
October 24, 2014
Dorothy, Marshall and Mary,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. I got to know her when I was a neighbor of Jamie's in Atlanta and enjoyed her visits. I've sort of kept up with her through Gretchen, a friend here in Cht. I'll always remember Jamie fondly and loved our years of friendship. His memory lives on and your mom's will too!
Nancy Browne
October 23, 2014
Dorothy, Marshall and Mary,
We are so very sorry to hear about Martha. Please know we are thinking of you all.
Nancy Browne, Sally Browne Crowder, Edward Browne
The Staff of Lanford-Dunbar Funeral Home
October 24, 2014
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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