Kathleen B. Chapman

Kathleen Beatrice Chapman, daughter of the late John and Kathleen Alston, was born on February 21, 1927 in Look Out Mountain, Tennessee. On September 20, 2003 she quietly took her saviors hand and gently walked with him to the other side.She was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. After her education, she held several jobs to help her parents, sisters and brothers as best she knew how.On June 24, 1949, she married the late John M. Chapman Sr., and seven children completed this union, Carroll, Pamela, John, Timothy, Donald, Karren and Janet. Children became her passion for life, so she opened a day care in her home and welcomed any child that needed care.After being told of her failing eyesight, she became employed at the Maryland Workshop for the Blind now known as Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. For eleven years she was a diligent and dedicated worker holding such positions as seamstress, supervisor, vending manager and more. She became an active member of the National Federation of the Blind in 1972, traveling with them to conventions in many states across the U.S. Upon learning BISM, she became employed for the N F B until her retirement.Kathy as so many called her, was active in school PTA’s, and the Northwest Concerned Citizens Group.Being the daughter of the Methodist Minister she gave her life to Christ at an early age. She became a member of Metropolitan AME Church, while living at home with her parents. While being married to John Sr., she moved her Christian experience to Cambells Chapel AME Church in Carrollton, VA. Upon returning to Maryland, she changed her faith from Methodist to Presbyterian and joined The Forest Park Presbyterian Church under the pastorship of Pastor Walter Menges Jr.Kathy made numerous friends wherever she went, and will greatly be missed by everyone who knew her.She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, a true friend, and a dedicated Christian.She leaves to cherish her memory: four sons, Carroll (Karen) Chapman of Karea, John (Joyce) Chapman of Baltimore; Timothy (Marla) Chapman of Lovettesville, VA. and Donald Chapman of Vancouver WA., three daughters, Pamela Chapman, Karren (Andre) Bright and Janet Chapman all from Baltimore; twenty grandchildren, Christopher, Michelle, Cheryl, Christopher, Katherine, Todd, Antwane, Cory, Charles, Jonathan, Stephen, Priscilla, Grace, Nekesha, Christina, Jenelle, Corrine, Courtney, Tiphanie and Tavon; eighteen great grandchildren, two sister-in-laws, Bertha Wiggins of Carrollton, VA., and Angela Alston of Baltimore; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

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Kathleen B. Chapman

February 21, 1927 - September 20, 2003