Esther Baird Berkeley Bentley Chapman Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Esther Baird Berkeley Bentley Chapman (Richmond, Virginia) is shared. Esther, born on April 14, 1949, passed away on September 7, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther Baird Berkeley Bentley Chapman to pay them a last tribute.

Esther will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Esther by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Esther is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Esther’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Norwood Bentley and Nada Bentley of Madison. She is survived by: her husband Alan Chapman; her siblings, Elizabeth Bentley Templeton (Reed) of Richmond, Virginia, Allen White of Zebulon and Norwood Bentley III (Claudia) of Martinsburg; and her nieces and nephews, Laura Templeton O'Connor, Taylor White Lawrence, John Templeton, Jameson White, Samuel Bentley and Berkeley Bentley.