Myrtis Chappell

03/14/1932 - 06/17/2023

Obituary For Myrtis Chappell

Mrs. Myrtis Chappell was born in Chambers County, Alabama, to the late Homer Mitchell and Laura Reese Mitchell on March 14, 1932. She answered her heavenly Father’s call and departed this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama.

She was a product of the Chambers County School System and was employed by West Point Pepperell in Shawmut, Alabama as a warper attendant until retirement. She also worked at Happy Valley Daycare, Valley Haven School, and Ampex. Myrtis served as a domestic worker for many years.

She confessed Christ at an early age and united with the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where she served faithfully until failing health.

Myrtis was joined in Holy Matrimony to Willie “Bill” Chappell who preceded her in death. To this union, their only son, Terry Chappell was born.
She was a dedicated member of the Adult Sunday School Class and Mass Choir. Annually, she participated in the Gala for Christ, Christmas Musical, for many years.

Mrs. Myrtis loved the Lord and her family. She was a lover of all people in general. If you were ever in her presence, you were not going to leave hungry and she always made you smile. She loved to cook big Sunday dinners, bake cakes, and make homemade biscuits. Myrtis was a stylish and sharp dresser. Her suits had to match her hat, purse and shoes. She loved antiques, collectibles, and figurines.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lee Anna, Essie Mae, Laura Mae, and brothers, Willie Joe and Bobbie.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her son, Terry Chappell, Lanett, AL; granddaughter, Tameka Morgan, Alpharetta, GA; niece, Barbara (late Raymond) Lovelace, Lanett, AL; nephew, Homer (Carol) McCullough, Ferndale, MI; bonus children, Zelda (Napoleon) Patterson, Valley, AL and Donald Holloway, Lanett, AL; special cousins, Dorothy “Mutt” Moore, Valley, AL and Iverria Henderson, Atlanta, GA; great nieces and nephews: Venessa Miller, Minister Debora (Anthony) McCarden, Miranda Darden, Reomaya (Timothy) Lockhart, Andrea McCullough, Geneva McCullough, Gregory Mitchell, Jr., Kenyetta Alexander, and Damien Mitchell. Myrtis had three special friends: Ms. Sentevella Howard, Ms. Marietta Flakes, and Mrs. Danner Smith. She also had the best neighbors and friends: The late Mrs. Juanita Hicks and family, Mrs. Lisa Truitt James and family, and Ms. Barbara Thompson and a
host of other great-great nieces and nephews, grandchildren, cousins, relatives, and other friends.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Chappell will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET in the sanctuary of the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 1601 Magnolia Road, Lanett, AL 36863 with Pastor Carterris Tucker, Officiant, Bishop Donald Lancaster, Eulogist, Bishop Bertha Hodge and Overseer Gary Fanning, assisting.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p..m. at the mortuary.

Arrangements by M. W. Lee Mortuary.

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