Mary Pitts Chapman, 72, of Morganton, NC, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Born in Burke County, NC on July 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Roy Edmonson Pitts and Mattie Geneva Watson Pitts.
Mary was a member of Nowlings Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, where she was a member of the women’s auxiliary, taught Bible school, and sang in the choir. She was also a former member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mrs. Chapman retired from Leviton.
Mary was a loving and caring mother, MawMaw, and sister. She loved to dance, create flower arrangements, fish, and cook for her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Roy Leonard Chapman (Kelly); son-in-law, Chuck Davis; grandchildren, Tyler Davis (Lauren), Lawson Davis (Emily), Tanner Chapman, Connor Chapman, and Gavin Chapman; great-grandchildren, Emma Kate, Jameson, Ivy, and Amelia; sister, Ida Pitts Price; sister-in-law, Jeannette Fisher (Vernon); and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Verlin Eugene Chapman; daughter, Melissa Davis; brother, Jimmy Ray Pitts; and brother-in-law, Gary Price.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Darvy Hensley and Rev Bobby Shehan officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Via Hospice.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mary was the sweetest person, everyone loved her at work. Rest in peace my friend. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mary held a very special place to us all. Meeting her for the first time she opened her arms and welcomed you in as family. She made you feel welcome and at home. She will be dearly missed.
Sending Prayers for the Family. Mary was such sweet lady. I know that she will be missed my her family and friends.
My aunt Mary was a fun loving person in which her laugh always resonated in the room she was in. She was outgoing and was always a very thoughtful person. I will miss her very much and my prayers go out to all of the family and friends.
Family Mary was such a sweet loving and kind lady. What a Blessing it was to know her. Thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Terry Moses
My deepest condolences to all of Mary’s family. I know that there will be a great feeling of loss within the family after losing such a special lady. My prayers are with each of you during the days ahead, always be thankful that you were allowed to share all the special times you have had with her. God Bless Each of You!
Mary was always a very happy person she was also a very good boss lady
Mary was such a kind and lovely lady. All my prayers for her dear family. God Bless
Mary was such a kind and lovely lady. All my prayers for her dear family. God Bless