Thelma J. Tuttle-Chapman Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thelma J. Tuttle-Chapman (Lawrence, Kansas), born in Perry, Missouri, who passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin H. Tuttle and Mildred H. Silvey; her husband Homer E. Chapman (Jack M. Lawson); her sister Helen F. Tuttle-Marrs-Greer; her half-brother Alan B. Pryor; her grandson Cameron Lightner; and her great grandchild Victoria White.
She is survived by: her daughters, Julia Lightner-Fredyma and Kathy L. Lawson-White; and her grandchildren, Onel Lightner, Lura Frazey, William Burton, Alfonzo Burton and Kalila Boldridge. She is also survived by her 11 great-grandchildren, and her 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in her name would be appreciated, in lieu of flowers, to the Lawrence Humane Society in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence KS 66044.
