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Dorothy Genene Chapman

Dorothy Chapman

March 15, 1963          ~          July 27, 2013

Dorothy Genene Chapman, 50, Glasgow, died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late William Carl Smith and Bessie Marie Settles. She was a member of the Locust Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by four daughters: Ashley Emmitt (John), Amber Chapman (Elijah), Megan Chapman (Kenny) and Jennie Lyn Chapman; grandchildren: Brayden Emmitt, Paxton Emmitt, Brantley Glass and Brenlyn Glass; her grand dogs: Bama and Tucker Lane; her companion: Leonard Ballard; six brothers: Jimmy Smith, Ronnie Smith (Shelia), Roger Smith (Mary), Victor Smith, Donnie Smith and Freddie Smith; one sisters: Connie Parrett (Glen); half-sister: Wilma Harrison (Bobby); Caregivers: Thelma Kay Chapman and Bobby Close; two special friends: William Ballard and Kathy Walker.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Leon Chapman; one daughter: Pamela Smith; one brother: Richard Smith; one sister: Bonnie Smith.

Funeral will be 11:00 A.M. Monday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Tracy Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Special thanks to T. J. Hospice.


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Guest Register

18 Entries for Dorothy Genene Chapman

  1. CONNIE PARRETT says:

    SISSY I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOU YOU CAN SPRED YOU ANGLE WINGS AND FLY
    I LOVE YOU CONNIE AND GLENN

  2. Cassandra O'Brien says:

    So Sorry for your loss. Genene was a great person and a wonderful Mom. RIP Genene, you will be missed but never forgotten.

  3. jennifer gattis says:

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS IF YA’LL NEED ANYTHING JUST CALL ME GENENE WAS A GOOD PERSON AND FRIEND WE LOVE YA’LL

  4. sherry wooten says:

    Genene I’ve known you most of my life and you were always good to me….I loved you and leon both …….RIP …now you are finally togather….

  5. edna jones (smith) says:

    hey just wonted to say that I am sorry for the loss of mom she was a great women who was strong for a lot of years now she is not in pain or suffering anymore she is with the rest of her family love you all if you need anything I will be on here for you all

  6. David and Donna Pickett says:

    We are so very sorry for your loss, we have many fond memories of Genene and Leon and the family. David and Leon were in the orphan home together and crossed paths again when we all lived in Fountain Run. We had many fun times together. Will keep you all in our prayers, God bless you.

  7. Kathy Walker says:

    Genene I know that you knew how much I loved you. I wish I could have made your final wishes come true. We have so many memories and I am thankful for each one, you have been such a big part of my life and you will live in my heart forever. I will not say goodbye because I will see you again someday but until then please tell my family hello from me and Mama after all you knew all of them too because we were family to each other. My tears are for me because you are no longer here but my smiles are for you because I know you are at peace and with the angels. Until we meet again my sweet friend, I love you always and Mama loves you too.

  8. Ruby Morle(Parker) says:

    To Genene Smith:

    My condolences go out to Genene’s Family.
    Genene-I am so sorry to hear you left so soon. Genene spread wings and fly high with angels.

    R.I.P.Genene Smith Chapman-I love you-Tell all my family- friend I said hello love them .

  9. Jennifer Colvin says:

    genene was a very nice and caring person we loved her and she was a great friend that will truly and sadly be missed very very much feel sorry for the kids and uncle leonard if you need us we are here for you love you all

  10. Junior Howell says:

    Aunt Genene, you sure will be missed! The first time that I met you and your daughters in 2005, you and your daughters always had open arms. I will never forget the talks that we have had in your living room when you were well, and when you were in your bedroom after you got sick. You were such a loving woman! I will miss you and love you. Such a wonderful woman at a young age to go. God has gained another angel.

  11. Kelly Ward Zunnurain says:

    To Leonard and family. I am so very sorry for your loss of Genene. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

  12. Debi Pitcock Davis says:

    “Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy”

    To me this saying says it all for lost and empty feelings we have when we lose important parts of us. Meg, your mother gave us a wonderful girl to enjoy- as a adopted like daughter and best friend to Chastity. She will be with your son and daughter as a guardian angel now.

    We are here for you all.

    “We never touch people so ever lightly, that we never leave a trace of our selves”

    Genene was a great mom and she had a kind soul.

  13. Arthur & Beverly Hatfield says:

    R.I.P. SWEET LADY, GIVE TOJO AND TOMMY A BIG HUG FOR US.

  14. Sandra M. Mouser says:

    Megan,

    May God wrap His arms of love around you and your family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  15. Robert & Sharon Petersen and Family says:

    we are so very sorry for your loss. Genene was a sweet and caring lady. If you girls ever need anything , dont hesitate to call us. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  16. JAMES AND BRENDA SLAGLE says:

    FRED YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS

  17. carolyn fields johnson says:

    So sorry to hear about Genene,. I had known her for years. She was a sweet lady. God be with each of you during this time. Time helps heal.Remember all the good memories you had with her.Hang onto your faith in God.

  18. Lisa Gay Smith Carter says:

    To the Smith & Chapman Families:
    I’m sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothy’s passing. Please know that thoughts & prayers are with
    each of you.

    Lillie Mae
    Lisa Gay & Danny Joe Smith & Families
    Shepherdsville & Fairdale KY

    Lisasmithcarter11@yahoo.com