Ella Lorraine Smith Chapman, 82, resident of White Birch Estates in Harrisonburg, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2009, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Chapman was born on June 23, 1926, in Nathalie, and was the daughter of the late William Berry and Ruby Hite Smith. 

Mrs. Chapman graduated from Volens High School in 1943 as the Valedictorian of her class. Following her graduation she attended Longwood College. She was an elementary school teacher for Cumberland County prior to moving to Harrisonburg in 1959. 

She was a member of Harrisonburg Baptist Church, and along with her husband, was a founder and charter member of the Virginia Avenue Baptist Mission, now known as West Side Baptist Church. During over 42 years of unconditional and loving service at West Side, she played piano, taught Bible school and Sunday school, chaired numerous committees, and was active with the Friendship Circle, and Young at Heart. Mrs. Chapman had also served as president of the Women

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Sherri and family, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers through this time. Your fond and pleasant memories of this outstanding woman will help to ease the pain, as will the knowledge that your many, many friends are with you in thought and prayer. Love, Judy Sams Judith Sams 2009-05-29 06:13:59

Our love and sympathy to each of Lorraine\'s family. We remember so well the hospitality extended to us by Lorraine and Leroy when John was interim pastor in Harrisonburg. Wishing you God\'s blessing at this time. John and Margaret John and Margaret Oliver 2009-05-29 06:34:28

Mary Lou and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Our prayers and love go out to all of you. I am so glad she got to see the new baby. We know that this is a very hard time, but just remember you have lots of friends and family to help you in your time of need. If we can help in any way please, please let us know. We love you! Ron and Sandee RON AND SANDEE LOKER 2009-05-29 06:47:47

Mary Lou... I am so sorry about your mom. She was such a sweet lady. We know she is in a better place, but it is still hard to lose a loved one. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Debbie Fairchild Roe Debbie Fairchild Roe 2009-05-29 06:51:49

We are so sorry about Aunt Lorraine. I have very fond memories of spending time, in the summer, at her house with Jill, Annie, Amy, and Will. She was a wonderful and caring person and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kristie and Mel Stevens 2009-05-29 07:49:17

My heartfelt sympathy to the family. Lorraine was always so nice to me when I was a little girl attending West Side. Carolyn Davis 2009-05-29 10:16:58

Deepest sympathy to Lorraine Chapman's family from a friend - Lillian Richardson of the "Suburban Friends Group". We shared a lot of good times (and bad) together and will miss her deeply. Lillian Richardson 2009-05-29 10:52:57

Lorraine Chapman,will be miss badly by families & friends to a friend of the family,,,, Bryan Acker Bryan Acker 2009-05-29 13:32:18

Dear Chapman Family, My heart weeps with you in this time of sorrow and loss. Elizabeh Breen called me just as I was leaving home to fly to North Augusta SC. Your mom and dad were very special friends. My love and prayers are with you. Vada A. Vada Alexander 2009-05-29 15:25:08

It's hard to believe that Lorraine and LeRoy are gone. They were such a delightful couple and we cherish the fond memories we had of them. May God bless you, Mary Lou and Lee, in this great loss. The Ben Yarber's 2009-05-30 05:30:53

Your parents are gone.... Now you & Mary lou & families can good memonies of both parents.... I hope can remember your parents in their memory.............................. BRYAN ACKER Bryan Acker 2009-05-30 06:42:18

Chapmen Family, Sory to hear of your loss. I remember when West Side got it start. Long ago & fond memories. They were great people & will always be fondley remembered. Mary & Randy Rue 2009-05-30 07:07:00

We are thinging of all of you.... you will all be in our prayers. Roy and Lorraine were always so special to us. Jim Snyder 2009-05-31 09:35:38

Lee and Sherri, I am sorry to hear of the death of your mom. Lorraine was a wonderful person and I enjoyed knowing her during the years that I worked at West Side Baptist. May the Lord be your source of comfort during this difficult time. Brenda Brenda (Grogg) McIntyre 2009-06-09 17:47:11

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