Pearline Henderson Chapman

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Pearline Henderson Chapman - Madison Parish, Louisiana

From Aurora, IL Beacon-News July 4, 2015

Pearline Henderson Chapman was born in Tensas Parish, Louisiana on December 7, 1926 to Katie Douglas and Moses Henderson. Pearline was one of nine siblings.

Pearline grew up in Tallulah, Louisiana and lived in a multi-generational home with her parents and grandmother, later moving to New Orleans. She accepted Christ at a young age and was a devout Christian, having been a member of several congregations in Louisiana and Denver, and a member of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church at the time of her passing.

Pearline was twice married, first to James Andrews and then John Chapman. She was the proud mother of two daughters, Doris Blanche of Las Vegas, Nevada and Patricia Andrews-Keenan of Chicago. A grandmother of six: Glen Allen Banks, Denise Banks, Eric Blanche, Donald Blanche and Alison Turner all of Las Vegas, Nevada and Richard Andrews of Chicago Illinois and a great grandmother and great, great grandmother many times over.

Pearline departed this mortal life on June 25, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. after experiencing deteriorating health for a number of years. She was mightily loved and will be sorely missed by her family, extended family and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held for her on July 10 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John AME Church at 2950 Bilter Road, Aurora, IL. 60502. In lieu of flowers donations, in the name of Pearline Chapman, may be made to St. John AME Church.