Betty Ann (Downs) Chapman, 84, passed away at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit on September 9/15/2021. Betty Ann was born to James Louis Downs and Mary Catherine (Byrns) Downs in Bardstown, KY. Betty's Mother passed away in 1948, when Betty was just 10 years old. Louis married Vivian Downs who became a kind and tenderhearted mother to Betty. Ronnie Joseph was later born to this union. Betty attended college at Nelson County Community College in Bardstown earning her teaching degree.
Betty met Fred Leroy Chapman during his training for the United States Army while stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. They were married in Bardstown on July 18, 1959 and made their home on the family farm in Beloit. Fred and Betty had 3 daughters, Debbie, Catherine and Susan, and thus the adventures began! There was lots of RV travel, camping, boating, birthday parties, harvest and festivals, reunions, and following their daughter's many interests. Betty worked for many local companies throughout Beloit. The municipal airport, the Beloit Daily Call, Beloit Elementary School and as she is best remembered, one of the best cooks at Mitchell Co. Hospital. The job she loved the most was being a loving wife and nurturing Mother.
After retirement, Betty and Fred travelled by RV to many places including Michigan, Pennsylvania, Canada, The Dakotas, Colorado, New York, Kentucky and Tennessee. They lived many winters in Arizona, then throughout the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Finally settling in their beloved home at Wagon City in Mission, Texas. There they participated in talent shows, jams, entertainment, dancing, potluck dinners (Mom's famous meatloaf was always a hit), swimming, shuffleboard, golf card parades and her favorite, Bingo!
Mom will always be remembered for her kind and patient spirit. Her devotion to Fred and her pure love for her children and grandchildren.
God says, "Well done, my good and faithful servant". God's speed Mom, tell everyone hello from us in Heaven.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and in-laws, Amos and Alma Chapman; her brothers, Donnie Downs and Jimmie Downs; nephew Jimmie Downs; her son in law, Richie Wallace; her twin stillborn granddaughters and many aunts and uncles who provided love and guidance over the years.
Betty met Fred Leroy Chapman during his training for the United States Army while stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. They were married in Bardstown on July 18, 1959 and made their home on the family farm in Beloit. Fred and Betty had 3 daughters, Debbie, Catherine and Susan, and thus the adventures began! There was lots of RV travel, camping, boating, birthday parties, harvest and festivals, reunions, and following their daughter's many interests. Betty worked for many local companies throughout Beloit. The municipal airport, the Beloit Daily Call, Beloit Elementary School and as she is best remembered, one of the best cooks at Mitchell Co. Hospital. The job she loved the most was being a loving wife and nurturing Mother.
After retirement, Betty and Fred travelled by RV to many places including Michigan, Pennsylvania, Canada, The Dakotas, Colorado, New York, Kentucky and Tennessee. They lived many winters in Arizona, then throughout the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Finally settling in their beloved home at Wagon City in Mission, Texas. There they participated in talent shows, jams, entertainment, dancing, potluck dinners (Mom's famous meatloaf was always a hit), swimming, shuffleboard, golf card parades and her favorite, Bingo!
Mom will always be remembered for her kind and patient spirit. Her devotion to Fred and her pure love for her children and grandchildren.
God says, "Well done, my good and faithful servant". God's speed Mom, tell everyone hello from us in Heaven.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and in-laws, Amos and Alma Chapman; her brothers, Donnie Downs and Jimmie Downs; nephew Jimmie Downs; her son in law, Richie Wallace; her twin stillborn granddaughters and many aunts and uncles who provided love and guidance over the years.
Betty Ann (Downs) Chapman, 84, passed away at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit on September 9/15/2021. Betty Ann was born to James Louis Downs and Mary Catherine (Byrns) Downs in Bardstown, KY. Betty's Mother passed away in 1948, when Betty was just 10 years old. Louis married Vivian Downs who became a kind and tenderhearted mother to Betty. Ronnie Joseph was later born to this union. Betty attended college at Nelson County Community College in Bardstown earning her teaching degree.
Betty met Fred Leroy Chapman during his training for the United States Army while stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. They were married in Bardstown on July 18, 1959 and made their home on the family farm in Beloit. Fred and Betty had 3 daughters, Debbie, Catherine and Susan, and thus the adventures began! There was lots of RV travel, camping, boating, birthday parties, harvest and festivals, reunions, and following their daughter's many interests. Betty worked for many local companies throughout Beloit. The municipal airport, the Beloit Daily Call, Beloit Elementary School and as she is best remembered, one of the best cooks at Mitchell Co. Hospital. The job she loved the most was being a loving wife and nurturing Mother.
After retirement, Betty and Fred travelled by RV to many places including Michigan, Pennsylvania, Canada, The Dakotas, Colorado, New York, Kentucky and Tennessee. They lived many winters in Arizona, then throughout the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Finally settling in their beloved home at Wagon City in Mission, Texas. There they participated in talent shows, jams, entertainment, dancing, potluck dinners (Mom's famous meatloaf was always a hit), swimming, shuffleboard, golf card parades and her favorite, Bingo!
Mom will always be remembered for her kind and patient spirit. Her devotion to Fred and her pure love for her children and grandchildren.
God says, "Well done, my good and faithful servant". God's speed Mom, tell everyone hello from us in Heaven.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and in-laws, Amos and Alma Chapman; her brothers, Donnie Downs and Jimmie Downs; nephew Jimmie Downs; her son in law, Richie Wallace; her twin stillborn granddaughters and many aunts and uncles who provided love and guidance over the years.
Betty met Fred Leroy Chapman during his training for the United States Army while stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. They were married in Bardstown on July 18, 1959 and made their home on the family farm in Beloit. Fred and Betty had 3 daughters, Debbie, Catherine and Susan, and thus the adventures began! There was lots of RV travel, camping, boating, birthday parties, harvest and festivals, reunions, and following their daughter's many interests. Betty worked for many local companies throughout Beloit. The municipal airport, the Beloit Daily Call, Beloit Elementary School and as she is best remembered, one of the best cooks at Mitchell Co. Hospital. The job she loved the most was being a loving wife and nurturing Mother.
After retirement, Betty and Fred travelled by RV to many places including Michigan, Pennsylvania, Canada, The Dakotas, Colorado, New York, Kentucky and Tennessee. They lived many winters in Arizona, then throughout the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Finally settling in their beloved home at Wagon City in Mission, Texas. There they participated in talent shows, jams, entertainment, dancing, potluck dinners (Mom's famous meatloaf was always a hit), swimming, shuffleboard, golf card parades and her favorite, Bingo!
Mom will always be remembered for her kind and patient spirit. Her devotion to Fred and her pure love for her children and grandchildren.
God says, "Well done, my good and faithful servant". God's speed Mom, tell everyone hello from us in Heaven.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and in-laws, Amos and Alma Chapman; her brothers, Donnie Downs and Jimmie Downs; nephew Jimmie Downs; her son in law, Richie Wallace; her twin stillborn granddaughters and many aunts and uncles who provided love and guidance over the years.
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