Mother Annie Ruth Chapman, 83, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2019 in the comfort of her home. Ruth was born on June 9, 1936 in Salem, AL to Sam Davis, Sr. and Ella Bell Davis, she was the tenth child out of twelve.
Ruth graduated from Columbus Central High School at the age of sixteen in 1952. She married the love of her life Wendell F Chapman Sr. (Deceased) seventeen years with two children Wendell F Chapman Jr. and Lisa L Chapman. After high school Ruth worked with her brothers Jesse Davis and Bishop C.M. Davis Sr. perfecting her culinary skills and growing their catering business. Ruth was a head chef at Saint Ann’s Hospital, where she retired after thirty years.
She worked diligently at Shady Grove Baptist Church of Christ under leadership of Bishop C.M. Davis Sr. She loved her family but most importantly she loved the Lord and would do anything to share the gospel. Some positions she held were Church Secretary, Deaconess, and Sunday School Teacher. Over the years Mothers servitude never diminished. Mother continued to walk in her callings and served in many positions under Pastor Abbington at New Jerusalem Church. In September 2002 New Life Worship Center became Mothers Church home. Under the Pastoral care of Dr. J.B. Hooper.
Ruth dedicated her remaining years believing on the Word of God, loving her Pastor and serving on several committees; Fund Raiser Committee, Church Beautifying Committee, Pastor Aide Committee. She was also a member of the Mothers Board, Mothers Board Senior Choir, Women’s Day Committee, Assistant School Teacher, and Sunday School Teacher.
She is proceeded in death by Lisa Chapman (daughter), Sam Davis, Sr. (Father), Ella Bell Davis (Mother), (Siblings) E.B. Davis, Rev Willie B Davis Sr., Catherine Blackmon, Elijah Davis, Sam Davis Jr., Bishop C.M. Davis Sr., Mary Lois Paschal, Jesse Davis, Annie Pearl Jones, Henry Davis.
Mother Chapman leaves behind to cherish her memories her son, Wendell F (Dianna) Chapman Jr., brother Willie C (Norma) Davis, as well as many beloved grand children, great grand children, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation 12:00pm and Funeral 1:00pm Saturday, July 27, 2019 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.
Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.
Wendell my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Remember we will always be family and I will always be there if you need me stay strong and God will see you through. Your Bro Vince.
Chapman my friend you have my heart felt condolences for your losses I’m so sorry to see a friend like you have to endure this much tramma my friend for life
Wendell and Family so sorry for your loss, we didn’t know your mom but she surely was a beautiful person, loved by many and will be greatly missed
our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow you will aways have the greatest of memories
Aunt Ruth you will be truly missed and you were loved by many. I know you are in a better place now and your spirit will still be present among your family and friends. I love you and the family has truly lost a special lady but we will see you again one day. Love Devon and Arlyne Davis
Grandma, it was truly a pleasure having you in my life. I am going to really miss you. I am very grateful that you were able to meet Solomon and spend some time with him. He loved coming over and watching your black and white shows. I will keep the Chapman family in prayer. Dad, I am sorry for the loss of your mother and sister. I will pray that God will continue to heal you through this process. Love your granddaughter Andrea.