Ruth Evelyn Chapman Obituary

Ruth Evelyn Chapman in Los Angeles, California passed away on October 7, 2026. Ruth, born on August 29, 1923 in Alamo, Tennessee, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Evelyn Chapman to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Eugene Thomas and Ruth Helen Laman Thomas; her husband William Alexander Chapman; her sons-in-law, Kenneth Kramer and Robert Hurt; and her grandson-in-law Hammond Cole (Claire Cole).

She is survived by: her daughters, Rose Meri Chapman Hurt of Southaven and Helene Chapman Kramer of Arlington, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Claire Hurt Cole, William Hurt (Michelle), Brennan Kramer, Andrew Kramer and Caroline Scott (Cody); and her great grandchildren, William and Otto Cole.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Covington First United Methodist Church (145 W Church Ave, Covington, TN 38019). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at the Tabernacle Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church of Covington, Tennessee, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.