Maida P. Russell Chapman's Obituary
Maida P. Russell Chapman, 91, of Proctorville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2019 at Wyngate at River’s Edge, Proctorville, Ohio. She was born February 27, 1927 in Chesapeake, Ohio daughter of the late Lucy and Paul Plybon. She graduated from Chesapeake High School in 1944. She was married to Joe W. Russell for 42 years and Bernard “Bud” Chapman for 8 years. She was the oldest living member of Defender Methodist Church. Her joy was teaching little children about Jesus. She worked in secretarial positions and was an accomplished gardener and seamstress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by both husbands; brother Robert Plybon; sister Hilda Plybon. She is survived by her children, Tom (Diane) Russell of Newark, Ohio, Andy (Linda) Russell of Fayetteville, TN and Lucy (Greg) Johnson of Pataskala, Ohio; grandchildren Ben (Ami) Russell of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Andrea (Eric) Lepley of Newark, Ohio, Dr. Jeremy Russell (Kerri) of Huntsville, AL, Nicholas (Ruby) Russell of Fayetteville, TN, Joel (Michelle) Johnson of Milwaukee, WI, Gregory Brent (Sarah) Johnson of Delaware, Ohio, Angela (Jonathan) Maynard of Pataskala, Ohio; 11 great grandchildren; sister Free Mitchell of Huntsville, AL; and many nieces and nephews including a special niece Shirley Henson who helped care for her in her later years. A special thanks to her church family and the Wyngate staff for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Gideon’s International. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio with Rev. Bill Flannery and Rev. Harold Hamlin officiating. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
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