Christine Chapman

Christine Chapman, 95, of Odessa, peacefully went to be with her Lord Jesus, November 15, 2022. Christine was born January 30, 1927 in Mount Pleasant, Texas to the late Emma and Jessie Smith. Christine graduated as Valedictorian from Hugo High School in Hugo, Oklahoma. Christine received medical training focused on dental assistant and nursing. She married her spouse Ernest Rolland Chapman Sr. on 11/20/1948; they were married for 67 years.

Christine worked as a nurse and a dental assistant for several years. With the birth of her first child, she found her true calling in life as a nurturer. She was the “rock” of the family, supporting Ernest in everything he pursued and always had time to volunteer for every function involving her 3 children. In addition to being a dedicated loving wife and mother, Christine was selfless, sacrificing everything she had to provide for others in a time of need. Christine was a business owner, serving as the Chief Operations Officer behind Chapman Construction, installing numerous septic systems throughout West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Christine loved all of her grandchildren, striving to share with them life lessons she endured through her 95 years on God’s green earth. Her quick wit and inimitable humor allowed her to look at tough situations that served both her and her family well.

Christine’s legacy lives on through her daughter, Jenny Griffin; son, Ernest Chapman, Jr.; son-in-law, Kenneth Griffin; daughter-in-law, Donna Chapman; daughter-in-law, Patty Williamson; grandchildren, Gabriella Chapman, Kenneth W. Griffin, Mikki Marshall, Brian Griffin, Kim Teal, Jeff Chapman, Chris Chapman, Joe Don Chapman, Bobbi Frias; great grandchildren, Brian Jenkins, Taylor Eckel, Kiersten Chapman, Kendra Griffin, Cameron Griffin, Bailey Holmes, Hannah Chapman, Kaden Teal, Trent Griffin, Reagan Griffin, Addison Chapman; great-great grandchildren, Jeramiah Griffin, Camille Hinds, Jesse Hinds, Jay ‘ Vein Griffin, Jace Dunlap, Denver Eckel, Brynlee Holmes, Nash Chapman, Nixon Chapman, Nolan Frias, Haylee Frias and many nieces and nephews.

Christine is preceded in death by husband, Earnest Rolland Chapman Sr.; son Donny Chapman; grandson, Brayden Chapman; son-in-law, Darrell Williamson; Treshun Griffin.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 1 PM at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with Pastor Clydel Chapman officiating.

The family of Christine wishes to thank everyone for all the love offered to them through this difficult time.