Carolyn (Macey) Chapman

Carolyn (Macey) Chapman, 70, of rural Annapolis, IL died at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014 in rural Annapolis. She was born September 8, 1943 in Terre Haute, the daughter of Leo Macey & Audrey Atkins. Faith played an important part in Carolyn’s life, as she was an active member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Robinson, and was a member of its Parish Council. She was also active in 4-H, as both a club leader and volunteer. In her free time, Carolyn enjoyed being a part of the Tuesday Lunch Bunch, and also enjoyed attending auctions, playing basket bingo, and hunting mushrooms. She also played the part of “Navigator” on many road trips and vacations with her husband, Jerry. They traveled all over, but especially enjoyed vacationing to Florida, where they and their family often visited Disneyworld. Her priority, her passion, and her love were tied to being “Grandma”. She loved to support her grandchildren by attending their activities. Over the years, as both a mother and as a grandmother, she attended the livestock shows where her children and grandchildren were showing cattle. Family was the most important part of her life. Carolyn married Jerry Chapman in Annapolis on September 30, 1962, and he survives. She is also survived by her children, Cheryl Davison & friend Bill Lewis (Oblong), Mike & Pam Chapman (Annapolis), Mary Ann & Aaron Crome (Marshall); her grandchildren, Matthew & Jodi Davison, Michelle & Brad Meese, Andrea Chapman, Ben Chapman, Thomas Crome, and Megan Crome; her great-grandchildren, Kaylynn Davison, Carter Davison, and Gavin Meese; her brother-in-law, Bob Wood (Pflugerville, TX); as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Macey, Audrey & Ted Miller; her sister, Ann Wood; her step-brother, Elbert Miller; her brother-in-law & wife Scottie & Judy Chapman; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry & Leota Chapman. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshall, IL with Father Mike Haag presiding over the service. Burial will be follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Marshall. A time of visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12th at the Prust-Hosch Funeral Home in West Union, IL. Memorials may be made to either the St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to the St. Charles Catholic Church, with envelopes available at both the funeral home and the church.