January 2 2020
Yvonne’s Obituary Yvonne “Bootsie” Chapman entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born and raised in Shreveport, LA, making New Orleans her home when she began her studies at Dillard University. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Lisa (James) Ross and Mark Chapman (Elizabeth Miranda); grandchildren: Julian (Michele) Ross of Oakland, CA, Courtney Ross of New York, NY and Miles Chapman of LaHabra, CA; great-grandchild, Loa Ross of Oakland, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary and John F. Stith, son Michael Chapman, brother Harry Simpkins, sister Zula Dixon, and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives, friends and employees of Tulane University Medical School & Hospital, Carpenter House Hospice Center, Members of Bethany United Methodist Church and Greater Grace Fellowship, as well as members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 11, 2020 for 12:00 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church, 4533 Mendez St., Pontchartrain Park. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories, Metairie, LA. In lieu of flowers, “Bootsie” requested donations be made to any HIV/AIDS or Sickle Cell Research organization or Bethany United Methodist Church in her name. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Yvonne “Bootsie Chapman January 2 2020.
Death notice for the town of: New Orleans, state: Louisiana