Barbara Eason Chappell, 84, of Hamlet, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at her home.
She was born Jan. 10, 1939, in Richmond County, daughter of the late James Martin Eason and Ethel Gold Eason.
Barbara was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hamlet, and was an active church member. She was married to her late husband for 49 years prior to his death in 2009. She worked with many companies in numerous capacities including the Hamlet Train Station news stand, Roses, Belk, Earl Covington Furniture, McLean Plumbing, concession trailer, and in the family business, Gerald Ind. She retired as “the mail lady” after working 15 years with the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier.
Barbara was known as a great cook and baker, even though many people may have never met her but enjoyed her cooking. She was always happy in the kitchen, whether at home, Marks Creek Presbyterian Church or First Presbyterian Church in Hamlet.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Chappell.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Gary Chappell (Saundra), Robert Chappell and Donald Chappell, all of Hamlet; bonus daughter, Rachel Brown (Doug) of Rockingham; granddaughter, Chasity Carlyle (Dale) of Rockingham; two great-grandchildren, Skylar Carter and Sean Young; brother, John Eason (Kay) of Matthews; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Harrington Funeral Home, Hamlet.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Hamlet, with the Rev. Gene Alexander officiating. Burial will follow at Marks Creek Presbyterian Church, Hamlet.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First Presbyterian Church Kitchen, 200 Rice St., Hamlet, NC 28345; or Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. U.S. Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Chappell family.
Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.
