Dorothy Chapman

Mother Dorothy Mae Chapman transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Brian’s House in Essexville, Michigan. Age 76 years. She was born on March 9, 1949, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Elder Archie Sr. and Mary A. Smith.

Mrs. Chapman was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she graduated from Saginaw High School. Dorothy married Roosevelt Chapman Jr. on January 8, 1972. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ where she served faithfully. Dorothy truly loved God and was saved from her sins. Dorothy was a homemaker; she loved to cook, especially baking and making soup. In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading. Dorothy will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Dorothy is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Roosevelt Chapman Jr; one daughter, Michelle D. Chapman; and one son, Roosevelt Chapman III; many dearly loved grandchildren including Jimmy Chapman “Pokie,” of Grand Rapids, Michigan; her memories are cherished by three sisters, Betty (Lloyd) Beeman, Bonnie Peeples, and Linda (Gene) Simmons; two brothers, Archie Jr. (Gloria) Smith, and Aaron Smith; many nieces and nephews including great-nieces and great-nephews; sisters-in-law, Sandra and Kathy Chapman, Tracey Smith, Patricia Smith, and Sheila Chapman; many other relatives and friends too numerous to list; and the Mt. Zion COGIC family.

Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by her parents, Elder Archie Sr. and Mary A. Smith; brother, Elder Absalom Smith Sr.; and two sisters, Esther Smith, and Mary Ann Smith; father and mother-in-law, Pastor Roosevelt (Zelma) Chapman; and a brother-in-law, Michael Chapman.

The family extends special thanks to Brian’s House and all who assisted with Dorothy’s care; Superintendent James Wells and the Mt. Zion COGIC family; Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff at Paradise Funeral Chapel.