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Shirley Ann Chapman

28 May 1958 – 21 Oct 2013

Birth28 May 1958
Death21 Oct 2013
CemeteryRice Cemetery
Elkhart , Elkhart County , Indiana , USA
Added byRobert Ashton on 08 Oct 2025
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Ms. Shirley Ann Chapman, 55, of Conowingo, MD (and formerly of Elkhart) passed away after a sudden illness at the Hartford Memorial Hospital in Havre De Grace, MD on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 at 12:33 am. She was born in Cleveland, OH on May 28, 1958 to Wilburn and Alma (Cook) Chapman, who survive her in Elkhart. Also surviving are her brothers Gary (Christina) and Larry (Vicki) Chapman, both of Elkhart, and a host of nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Danny and Roy Chapman, precede her in death. Upon her graduation from Elkhart Central High School in 1976, Shirley went on to attend Indiana University for a couple of years until enlisting in the United States Army, where she served around the world as an Environmental Health Specialist. In 1983 she was honorably discharged from the Army due to a service related injury, but continued to work as a civilian contractor for the Army National Guard in Havre De Grace as an industrial hygienist. She also continued her education while employed, receiving a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and then later her master's degree from the West Virginia University College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. In the days following the 9-11 attacks, Shirley supervised Army National Guard operations in New York City at Ground Zero. Shirley was also a Baltimore Ravens and Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan. She was a former member of the Elkhart Comets, a semi-pro fast pitch ladies' softball team, when they won the Indiana State championship. She was also the first lady umpire to officiate for the semi-pro men's softball league in Elkhart. Shirley took a lot of pride in her family and in what she did, and will be best remembered for her patriotic dedication to her country. Billings Funeral Home

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