Bessie was born on July 19, 1931, to the late Waylon Carter and Mary Adams Carter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Fred Chapman, and a son Ralph Arthur Chapman; two sisters, Delphia Bowling and Mary Deloris (Dixie) Gainey; one brother Boman Carter.
Bessie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a kind and sweet woman who enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by, her children, Wayne Chapman, Mike Chapman, Patricia Love, and Jack Chapman; six grandchildren, Vicky Murphy, John Murphy, Patricia Wagner, Scott Chapman, Nakina Samuel, and Kayla Frieswick, and a multitude of great-grandchildren; Aiden Little, Parker Trammell, Landyn Murphy, and Temperance Williams to name a few.
A viewing will be held 2-4 pm Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home. 131 Harris Ave, Raeford NC 28376.