Rita Chapman

Boiling Springs, SC - - Rita Horton Chapman, 73, of Boiling Springs went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and cherished memories.

Affectionately known as "Pippi", she had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren who brought her immense joy and pride.  Her love, guidance, and support will be deeply missed by family and friends.  She was a member of View Church, Boiling Springs, SC and a former member of First Baptist Spartanburg where she faithfully served with Refuge Homeless Ministry, the Disaster Relief team, and the Soup Kitchen.

She was the daughter of the late Joe L. Horton and Bessie Kimbrell Horton, and step daughter of the late Marguerite Langford Horton.  She is survived by two sons, Jim Chapman (Amy) and Jason Lee Chapman (Kristen); nine grandchildren, Anna Bridges, Carson Chapman, Owen Chapman, Brayden Chapman, Ian Chapman, Cade Chapman, Jase Chapman, Jon Jackson and Sophia Bishop.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Florence Horton, Harold Horton, Joe Ann Horton, Marvin Horton, Benny Horton, Ned Horton, Ricky Horton, Mary Horton, and a niece, Kimbrell Jackson.  She is survived by a brother, Frank (Bobbie) Horton and a sister, Nancy (Mike) Bishop, sisters-in-law, Linda Horton, Janice Horton and Peggy Horton.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Linda Horton and Gina O'Sullivan for the care and compassion given to our mother during this time.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Monday, June 3, 2024 at View Church, 5555 Parris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316.  A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM at the Church conducted by the Reverend Tyler Kirby and Reverend Steve Wise.

The family will be at the home of Jason Chapman, 2321 Battleground Road, Cowpens, SC 29330.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: View Church Building Fund, 5555 Parris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 or First Baptist Church of Spartanburg Refuge Ministry, 250 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC