Betty Vellines Chapman Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Betty Vellines Chapman (Smithfield, Virginia), who passed away at the age of 86, on July 10, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Betty Vellines Chapman or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though Betty Vellines has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Chapman, (Julia Vellines) and Joseph O. Chapman, Sr.. She is survived by: her sisters, Trish Frech (Pete) of Smithfield and Sarah Johnson (late Warren) of Suffolk; and her grandchildren, Courtney (Bennett) of Arlington, VA, Matthew (Lauren) of Surry, Madi of Smithfield and Maria (Dougie) of Newport News.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Calendar Little's Funeral Home (1515 S Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Calendar Whitehead's Grove Baptist Church (18366 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430). A burial will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 at the same location.
