She was preceded in death by her first husband, Luther Bert Chapman and one son, Ashton Chapman, was a homemaker and a member of Lacey Assembly of God Church. She was the daughter of the late Walter Gasaway and Iva Lee Bailey Gasaway.
Survivors include her husband, Lee Roy Williams of Dumas; four sons, Walter Stinson Chapman and wife, Norma of Monticello, Gene Allen Chapman and wife, Anna of Del Rio, TX, Bert Laron Chapman and wife, Peggy of Pine Bluff and Michael Paul Chapman and wife, Jane of Coulterville, IL; two daughters, Wanda Rose Hurt of Jackson, TN and Gina Diane Sellers and husband, Bob of North Little Rock; one brother, Lonnie Gasaway of Petit Jean Mountain, AR; thirteen grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Our mother is well known for her faithfulness to God, His church and her powerful prayers. Her life was a testimony to Jesus. She shared 50 years of life and love with our wonderful father, and was devoted to her children and their spouses. That example of love and commitment has been a tremendous blessing to all of us. She had a special love for her grandchildren and is adored by all of them. She knew how to play and influenced each and every one of them for the good. She adored her brothers and sisters and has left us her treasured memories of them and life on Petit Jean Mountain, where they were all born. She was a special friend of many and loved to travel, cut up, laugh, and sing. She was an accomplished gradener and a cheerful giver of the fruit of her labors. She cooked many delicious meals for large crowds in her home, and no one was turned away. She shared a special love with her husband, Lee Roy, with whom she shared happy, joyous times together until 2005 when she became ill. For that we will always be grateful. Like her own Papa, Mom would never say goodbye, but rather...So long, I'll see you again.
Condolences(24)
mary mchan
columbia, TN Tuesday, October 26, 2010 MAY GOD GIVE COMFORT TO YOU ALL, SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY LOVED BY MANY.REV. AND MRS. MICKEY ROACHELL
WILMAR, AR Tuesday, October 26, 2010 TO THE FAMILY OF SIS CHAPMANYOUR ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU AND WE WILL MET HER IN HEAVEN. MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU AND ITS A GREAT LOSS. WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE FAMIY.
LOVE AND PRAYERS
BRO. AND SIS ROACHELL
REV. AND MRS. MICKEY ROACHELL
WILMAR, AR Tuesday, October 26, 2010 TO THE FAMILY OF SIS CHAPMANYOUR ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU AND WE WILL MET HER IN HEAVEN. MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU AND ITS A GREAT LOSS. WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE FAMIY.
LOVE AND PRAYERS
BRO. AND SIS ROACHELL
Vickie Roachell Long
Branson, MO Tuesday, October 26, 2010 My prayers are with all of you, especially today (Tuesday)..saying "so long"...isn't easy.What a blessing your mother was to my life and what a dear friend she was to my mother. Her life was a testimony of God's love and faithfulness...I'm forever grateful..what a reunion in heaven that took place last Friday.
We will see her again!!
sincerely,
Vickie Roachell Long
Peggy Williams
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Chapman family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, she was a very special lady that will be missed by all. May God bless & comfort each of you at this very difficult time.Johnnie & Peggy Williams
Clara Cater
Fountain Hill, AR Tuesday, October 26, 2010 To the Chapman family and Tim Chapman my son-in-law, Sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother.I remember going to Mrs. Verlie`s house and buying those good vegetables that she grew every summer. Her work is done now and she is resting in the arms of Jesus
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, October 26, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a blessing to leave such a legacy for all. With love and sympathy, Janice "GLADDEN" McAllisterlinda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 walter and norma thinking of youHarold and Joyce Jean Rice and our Mother Ellen Rice Hesselbein
Bossier City LA and NLR AR, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 Dear Wanda Rose, Gina, Stinson, Gene Allen, Bert Laron and Michael Paul; we all loved you as you grew up and all the years since. We loved your Mother dearly as she loved all of you, us and many others of your circle of relatives and friendships; plus, many lovers in Christ Jesus. Bless all of you during this trying time; our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.James and Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 Please accept our sincere sympathy. Mrs. Capman Williams was surely a devout Christian and Lady. Your Friends, Gladys and JamesCherie Massey
Benton, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 Gina, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will hold you in his hands during this time. See you soon.Cherie Massey
Gretchen Bates
, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 Gina, I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers!Wiley Parker
Little Rock, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 Gina, I am sorry to know that your beloved mother has passed away. I know that you are thankful for the years you shared with her and that you will miss her very much. You have my sincerest sympathy.Linda Linsy
Little Rock, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 Verlie, A women made by God ; now a" Precious Spirit " returned to God. My heart felt prayers to the family.Eunice Robertson Stewart
Little Rock,, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 May God be with this family in their time of sorrow.Another Petit Jean Mountain survivor.
DOROTHY SHARP
, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 My prayers are with the family. She sure was a special lady to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.Pat & Martha Clark
dumas, AR Monday, October 25, 2010 We were so sorry to read about your Mom and are so sorry we are not going to be able to come to service but you are in our prayers. Gene we would love to hear from you.Earline H. Stoddard
Bryant, AR Sunday, October 24, 2010 Gina and family: You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss. Comfort comes in knowing death is not the end. Those who die in Christ will live eternally. God Bless you and keep you close in your time of sadness.Isaiah 25:8 - He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces!!!!
Nancy & Pat Young
N. Little Rock, AR Sunday, October 24, 2010 Gina, Bob, Gabe, & family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.Harold & Ann Scott
Medina, TN Sunday, October 24, 2010 Wanda, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.Please remember, nothing in God's world happens by accident.
Lori McCoy
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 24, 2010 Chapman Family,"Aunt Verlie" was a part of the Manes clan for as long as I can remember. The most fond memories I have from my childhood is the times our family visited Aunt Verlie's house in Lacey. Ozment's Bluff was beautiful and we had such fun swimming in the clear water (clear at that time) and burying each other in the sand!!! Fishing in the pond behind the house was a blast!! Playing with Penny and being so close to all of you as a little girl!!!! Aunt Verlie was always my grandmother's (Oma Lee) BEST FRIEND and my Aunt Verlie!! I know this is a sad time for you all and I am sorry for your loss. I am also very glad I had the opportunity to be a part of your sweet family as I know my whole family is as proud!! Prayers to you, but know Aunt Verlie is with Jesus--absolutely no doubt about that!!
From my heart and my entire family, The Manes family
Jean Huggins Wingert
Benicia,, CA Sunday, October 24, 2010 May God Bless Verlie's familyJohn and Jody (Gasaway) Bellinghausen
Argyle, TX Sunday, October 24, 2010 Much love and our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are sent at this difficult time. May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.Carole (Doss,Johns) Rushing
Rison, AR Saturday, October 23, 2010 Walter, Norma, Gene & Anna; please accept my sympathy for your great loss. We all know it is Heaven's gain. May the Grace of God shine upon you to guide you through this difficult time. You will be in my heart and prayers. Since I left Green Hill (and Drew Chiropractic Center) I have missed seeing Gene, Anna and Norma and have seen Walter on rare occasion such as when one of my brothers died. I miss the contact with all of you and hearing about your Mom. You have such a beautiful, wonderful legacy to live up to. Please know that she nor you will not be forgotten. Carole (Doss)