In Loving Memory
A Golden Heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.
-Rest Peacefully Mother,
LoveyourChildren,GrandChildrenandGreatGrandchildren
INTERMENT
Georgia National Cemetery
1080 Scott Hudgens Drive Canton, Georgia
REPAST
Chapel Hill Fellowship Hall
PALLBEARERS
Family & Friends
FLOWER LADIES
Honorary CHMBC Mothers Board
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family of Mrs. Shirley Chapman would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the love, support, and kindness shown during this difficult time. We are deeply appreciative of the prayers, messages, visits, and acts of compassion shared by friends, relatives, and the community. Your presence and support have brought us comfort and strength as we remember and celebrate our mother’s life. We would like to give a special thanks to a Special Friend, Auntie and Confidant, Mrs. Roberta Thomas. Also, thank you to the Chapel Hill Family, Cheryl Miles and ATL Bar Concierge.
Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Historic West End Chapel
1003 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30310 404-758-1731 www.williewatkins.com
The K Effect, Print & Design, 678-732-5937
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 12:00 Noon
Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church 185 Northside Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
Pastor Antonio Grissom Sr., Officiant
Celebrating The Life of
Sunrise: April 2, 1956 | Sunset: March 27, 2026
Shirley Ann Chapman, born Shirley Ann Hudson, was born on April 2, 1956, in Hamilton, Georgia, to the late Nellie and Willie Andrews. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Daniel Lee Chapman, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and raised their beautiful family, and her beloved sibling, Renee Copeland.
Shirley received her education through the Atlanta Public School System and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. She began her professional career with the Secretary of State, where her compassion for others was evident, and later continued her work with the Georgia Department of Labor as a data analyst. After years of dedicated service, she retired in June 2014.
A woman of deep faith, Shirley joined Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Edward B. Childs. She was a faithful and active member, serving on the Mother’s Board and regularly attending Sunday School and Bible Study. Her love for people, especially children, was evident in all she did. Shirley had a heart of gold and gave selflessly of her time and resources. Whether she was staying after service to talk to others, serving on the church’s culinary art committee, feeding the homeless, or opening her home as a haven for children in need, she embodied kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, offer words of encouragement, or support someone both financially and spiritually.
Family was the center of Shirley’s life. She cherished every moment spent with her loved ones and poured her heart into nurturing and uplifting them.
Shirley peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her three devoted children: Daniel Chapman Jr. (April), Trenae Chapman Newby (Christopher Sr.), and Karla Chapman, all of Atlanta, Georgia. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Christopher Jr., Daniel III, Tyler, Lauren, London, Hudson, and Legend, her great grandchildren Apollo and Dakota. She is also survived by five siblings: Lisa Carter (Winston Sr.), Michael Andrews (Nina), Terry Andrews (Nichelle), Sheila Carey (Johnnie), and Deborah Andrews, along with a host of beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and dear friends in Atlanta and Hamilton, Georgia.
Shirley’s legacy of love, faith, and service will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Order of SERVICE
Prelude
Processional
Chapel Hill Combined Choir
Scripture Reading
Old Testament
Elder Andre Gates
Chapel Hill
Missionary Baptist Church
New Testament
Christopher Newby Jr., 1st Born Grandchild
Prayer of Comfort
Elder First Lady Loretta Grissom
Solo
Michael Miller Reflections (2 Minutes Please)
As a Co-Worker……..Ms. Teakilla Bradley – Ga. Dept. of Labor
As a Friend……………...………………...Ms. Janice Price – Classmate
As A Relative …………………………………….Terry Andrews – Brother
Church Resolution
CHMBC Member
Solo
Dawanna Gurvin
In Loving Memory Presentation (I'm Fully Committed)
Eulogy
Pastor Antonio Grissom
Acknowledgements
Willie A. Watkins Staff
Recessional
Chapel Hill Combined Choir
Recessional
