Emma Lane Chapman, our loving mommy, 75, a 35-year resident of Holly Ridge, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on July 7, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Lena Lovejoy Ryan. She was a beautician for more than 35 years.
Surviving are two sons, Paul Bird and wife, Jonna, of Sneads Ferry and Pat Clark of Columbia, South Carolina; sisters, Verna Joy Roberts of Sneads Ferry and Peggy Khul of Scott Depot, West Virginia; three grandchildren, Lena Solomon, Amanda Sims and Shane Sims; two great grandchildren, Ali and Anthony; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harold Chapman; and son, David Bird.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Butch Loftis officiating. Burial will be in Ryan Family Cemetery, Alkol, WV.
In lieu of flowers, on behalf of her late husband, Harold, memorials may be made to Onslow County Home Health and Hospice, 4024 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville, NC 28540.