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- SUMMERS, MRS. BETTY CHAPMAN - began rejoicing in Heaven, Sunday, June15, 2003. As she made the move from her earthly home in Oakdale,Tenn., to her heavenly home, Betty, the daughter of Albert and RosaChapman, was born and raised in the Camp Austin Community of Oakdale.She taught school for one year before marrying Frank Summers ofOakdale on July 19, 1947. Betty worked at Burlington Hosiery inHarriman for 18 years until rheumatoid arthritis disabled her. She wasa devout Christian and member of White Oak Baptist Church, where sheserved faithfully as a Sunday School Teacher and choir member untilshe was no longer able to attend. Betty loved to garden, work in herflowers and quilt. When she could no longer do these things shecontinued to be an avid reader and work crossword puzzles. Besides heparents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Faye Chapman; halfsisters, Julie Cagle, Mary Taylor, Georgia Langley and Ruby Ooten. Shewas also preceded by brothers, A. B. and R Russell; half brothers, Ed.Harry, and John. Betty is survived by her husband, Frank; one daughterand son-in-law, Karen and Steve Kittrell of Oakdale; three grandsonsand wives, Chris and Tami of Knoxville, Jason and Robin, and Josh ofOakdale. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Hannah,Sydney, Madeline and Darren.; sisters, Robbie Headrick and LucilleBall of Knoxville; brothers, L. E. and wife, Frances of Knoxville,Dalton and wife Alice of Rockwood. Funeral services Wednesday, June18, 2003, 2 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg with Rev. BillYoung and Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in thePine Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. The family will receive friendsTuesday, June 17, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home,Wartburg. [Oak Ridger]
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