Ruth Chapman was born April 24, 1929 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, the daughter of Albert Bowden and Virgie Badley Bowden. She married Freddy Lee Chapman on August 25, 1946 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1988 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Mrs. Chapman was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She passed this life on February 20, 2012 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 82 years, 9 months and 26 days.
Survivors are:
3 daughters: Barbara Weaver, Donna Tibbits and Karan Brunk, all of Muldrow, OK
4 sons: Jerry Chapman, Roger Chapman and Mike Chapman, all of Muldrow, OK and Jack Chapman of Roland, OK
16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren
1 sister: Rachel Doosing of Sallisaw, OK
2 brothers: Alfred and Ernest Bowden, both of Muldrow, OK
2 dearest nephews: Loyd Davis of Oklahoma City, OK and Eldon Chew from Roland, OK
several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
She was preceded in death by her husband: Fred Chapman, 1 son: Richard Chapman, 1 grandson: Shannon Chapman and her parents |