Ella Marie Poplin Chappell

Born in Davie County, NC on February 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John M. Poplin and Lola Mentoria Summers Poplin.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Carl Edward Chappell, who passed away December 4, 2007. Two brothers, Oscar Lee Poplin and Grady Poplin and four sisters, Thelma Turntine, Clara Goodwin, Kathleen Hatley and Wilma Poplin also preceded her.

Over the past years, Marie was a member at Central United Methodist Church in Spencer, then later she attended Resurrection Life Church while her health allowed.

She loved spending time with her family, taking trips to the beach and mountains in her earlier years. . Marie enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, sewing and will be remembered for being a wonderful cook and a best friend. She loved her feline companions as well.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Shawn E. Chappell of Salisbury with whom she made her home with, and Kevin D. Chappell of Spartanburg, SC; three grandchildren, David S. Chappell (Katie), Garrett D. Chappell and Grant A. Chappell.

She is further survived by her great-grandchildren, Rylee Grace Chappell, Judah Benjamin Chappell, and Brandon Dale Chappell and numerous nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home.

The Celebration of Life service will begin at 12:00 PM in the Northcrest Chapel with Rev. Jerry Snipes, Pastor David S. Chappell, and Apostle Barry Spates officiating.

Burial will take place at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC at 1:30 PM.

Memorial donations may be made to Resurrection Life Church or to Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. South and the staff at Rowan Family Physicians, as well as the doctors and nurses at Novant Rowan Medical Center, for their exceptional care over the years shown to Mrs. Chappell. The family would like to express their appreciation to Max Hayes for the care and service shown to their father, Carl Chappell, and to their mother, Marie.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Chappell family.