FLOE CHAPPELL1908-2008
FLOE CHAPPELL
1908-2008
Floe Chappell, 99, of
She was born the daughter of Thomas H. and Ora Elizabeth (Burris) Chappell on August 18, 1908.
Floe accepted the Lord and was baptized into the Memphis Christian Church at an early age. She started teaching the second grade Sunday school class when
she was 16 and continued for 70 years.
She graduated from
She was well known for her love of reciting stories, even at the age of 95. She could entertain a crowd. Floe will also be remembered for her 1950’s era photo documentary of the “The Churches of Scotland County,” which can be found at the
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; two sisters Rev. Faye Jones and Mae Snelling, and a brother Robert
Chappell.
She is survivors by her sister, Mrs. Donna Keeler of Clovis CA; nieces and nephews, Mr. & Mrs. Guy Keeler of Sanger CA, Mr. & Mrs. Max York of Kewanee IL,
Mr. & Mrs. Dwayne Johansen of Pasadena CA, Mr. & Mrs. Rob Keeler of Fresno CA, and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burns of Silver Spring MD; many great nieces and nephews and great-great
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Gerth Funeral Chapel in Memphis with Jack Sumption, pastor of the
Memphis First Christian Church officiating. Visitation was prior to the service from 9-3 p.m., at the Gerth Funeral Home in Memphis.
Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Memphis First Christian Church can be left at or mailed to Gerth Funeral Service, 115 S. Main, Memphis, MO 63555.
