Carolyn A. Chappell

Carolyn A. Chappell, age 87, a resident of Twin Oaks Personal Care Home,
Granville Summit, Pa. formerly of Old Mill Lane, Troy, Pa. passed away
peacefully Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the Guthrie Troy Hospital,
Troy, Pa.
Carolyn was born Eldred, Pa. on December 27, 1927, daughter of the late
Floyd and Eva Marie (Dempsey) Payne.
She was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School and received a B.S in
Elementary Education from Mansfield University. Carolyn and Richard were
married on August 30, 1947 and celebrated 65 years of marriage together.
Family and friends are invited to call from 10:00-11:00 on Saturday,
October 24, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Troy, 579 Canton Street,
Troy, Pa. with the Reverend Garry Zuber officiating following the calling
hour. Interment will follow in the Sabinsville Cemetery, Sabinsville, Pa.
Carolyn was retired from the Troy Area School District following 25 years of
teaching in the Northern Tioga and Troy Area School Districts. She is
fondly remembered by many of her fourth grade students who were quick
to tell a story about being in her classroom. Her memberships and
achievements included the Troy Baptist Church, PASR, Thursday Study
Club, Sunday School Teacher, ABW Ministry, Bible School Teacher, playing
in the Baptist Pops, choir and the Thursday Bridge Club. Carolyn was a
dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who gave so
much to her family and church. She will be missed very much by her family
and many friends.
Survivors include her loving children; daughter Linda (Alson) Nickerson of
Troy; sons, Thomas (Jeanne) Chappell, Coudersport, Steven (Jody)
Chappell of Mansfield; grandchildren, Rebecca, Jill, Sarah Jo, Terra Lynn,
Zachary, Desirae; great-grandchildren, Madison, Allison, Izabella, Elena;
sister June Rosetti, Olean, brother and sister-in-law, James ( Gerry) Payne,
Ohio, sister Diane ( Juan) Nazario, Jamestown, NY; brother-in-law Lewis
(Marcia) Chappell, Tioga, sister-in-law Joann Chappell of Troy, many
nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by brother and
sister-in-law Floyd (Donna) Payne, sister Marjorie Kelly, brother and sisterin-
law Harold (Thelma) Payne, infant twin sisters, sister-in- law and brotherin-
law Arthur and Alice Brown and brother-in-law Gerald Chappell.
Memorials in Carolynʼs name may be made to the First Baptist Church of
Troy, 579 Canton Street, Troy, Pa. 16947 or the Twin Oaks Personal Care
Home Activity Fund PA-514, Granville Summit, Pa. 16926
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr.
Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 W. Main St. Troy, Pa. 16947

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