Eunice Chatman

EUNICE H. CHATMAN, affectionately known as Aunt Eunice, was born on June 21, 1913 to the late James Henry Gatling and Daisy Jordan Gatling in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. She was one of seven siblings, of which five preceded death: two brothers, John Lawrence and William Gatling, and three sisters, Gussie Whitehead, Grace Hook and Alice Lee Bishop.Eunice received her education in Hereford County, North Carolina. At an early age, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour and was baptized at the Parker Grove Baptist Church.Eunice met her friend and companion, Mr. Sammuel Chatman, (who preceded her in death, and they were later joined in Holy Matrimony. Eunice and Sammuel decided to journey north and made Baltimore, Maryland their home. After arriving in Baltimore, she gained employment as a cosmetologist which she enjoyed. Eunice also loved sewing, traveling and was as a “dandy lady”.Eunice continued worshipping her Lord and Saviour. She joined the fellowship of Israel Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Edmond D. Meade, Sr., by letter through Christian Experience from the Parker Grove Baptist Church, North Carolina. Eunice was a devout Christian, a God-fearing woman, who loved her church and loved her pastor. A true servant of God, she served on The Pastor’s Relations Ministry (formerly The Pastor’s Aide) and The Senior Citizens Ministry. She caught Pastor Wilson’s vision of Israel’s new sanctuary located at the corners of North Washington and East Preston Streets. God allowed her to live to see “the vision become a reality” before she became ill.The Lord saw the road was getting rough for Aunt Eunice, and on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, just one day before her 93rd birthday. The Lord touched her and gently took her into His loving arms to enter into the realm of eternal peace. The Lord said, “Well done, my good and faithful servant, come home.” Not only is she now in the presence of Jesus, but also with her loved ones who have journeyed on before her, including her godson, Eric Perry.Eunice was a devoted sister, aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt, godmother and sister-in-law. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.Eunice leaves to cherish her precious memories: one sister, Naomi Holmes of Philadelphia, PA; goddaughter and niece, Renee Holmes; special niece, Jessie Lee Perry; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth and Louise Gatling; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friend and her Israel Baptist Church Family.

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Eunice Chatman

June 21, 1913 - June 20, 2006