Linda Gail Chapman

Linda Gail Chapman, 76, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 1, 2020. She was born on October 14, 1943 to the late Edward B. Collins Jr. and Hazel May Collins. Linda loved flowers, especially daylilies, and spending time with her family. For the past 20 years, Linda served as a caregiver for her father and her husband before each of them passed.

In addition to her mother and father she is preceded in death by her husband Billy H. Chapman and her granddaughter Valarie Ruark.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Holly Stanley (Joseph), Blake Chapman (Lisa), and Kirk Chapman (Teona); grandchildren: Trevor Stanley, Nathaniel Chapman (Erica Phannamuong), Adriana Chapman, and Emilia Katherine Chapman; great granddaughter Makenzie Ruark. Linda also leaves behind numerous extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Saturday September 5, 2020. A short informal service will follow the visitation. The family request that masks be worn and social distancing practiced.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Linda at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. The family would like to give special thanks to some of her caregivers: Gail Walker, Pam Mathews, Nancy Carson, and Wilma Graham. They would also like to thank Kindred Hospice and staff, as well as Dr. Terry Melvin.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association.