Joy Chapman

Joy Patrick Chapman passed away on October 12, 2022, at her home in Smyrna, Ga. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness.Joy was born in Roberta, GA. She attended Crawford County High School where she played basketball and was an honor student. Joy also attended Macon College and was a retired Certified Public Accountant.Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Patrick and Annis Patrick, a brother Jack Patrick and sister Trenilla (Trudy) Becham and two infant sisters.Joy is survived by her husband; Jerome Chapman of Smyrna, three sons; Todd Chapman of Sandy Springs, GA., Philip Chapman (April) of Huntsville, AL. and Wade Chapman of Thomasville, GA. Also, granddaughters Abby Joy Chapman and Mary Claire Chapman and grandsons Grayson Chapman, John Patrick Chapman, and Garrison Chapman and brother Bill Patrick (Doris) of Cedar Creek, TX. And several nieces and nephews.Joy will be remembered for her love of family, kindness, gentle sprit, intellect, generosity, and her love of playing the piano and organ.A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday October 29at The Dixon Church, 6637 Sandy Point Rd, Lizella, GA. 31052 (Crawford County). The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following in the fellowship hall. Interment will be private in the Roberta City Cemetery.Southern Cremations and Funerals, Marietta, GA. Provided funeral services. https://www.southerncremations.com/In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Dixon Church Cemetery Fund or to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/research