Frances Kerley Chapman, 101, born on Sunday, May 25, 1919, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Graveside services were held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Taylorsville City Cemetery in North Carolina.
Born in North Carolina to the late Raliegh Virgil Kerley and Ada Arabell Chapman Kerley, Frances was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. After moving to Scottsboro, she grew to love the many members, friends and Dr. Steve Screws of First United Methodist Church. Frances had many sweet friends; many called her Mom, Mama Frances or Princess.
She is survived by her daughter, June Corren; many, many nieces and nephews, all loved dearly; sisters-in-law, Ruby Chapman, Ann (Totty) Gentry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bliff W. Chapman; son-in-law, Edgar T. Corren; sisters, Lena (Clyde) Icenhour, Blanche (Paul) Smith, Skin Burgess, Stella (Wayne) Combs, Bonnie (Dave) Jolley, Bobbie (Floyd) Teague; parents, Raliegh Virgil and Ada Kerley; one infant brother.
Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1105 South Broad Street, Scottsboro, Ala. 35768, or to your favorite charity.