Janith Joan (Townsend) Chapman

Janith (Jan) Joan Chapman, 91, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in law in Sparta on April 20, 2026. She lived in Sparta for 20 years before returning to Florida, the place of her birth and home for many years. She returned to Sparta to live out her last days in the peace and tranquility of the beautiful mountains she so loved.

She is proceeded in death by her ex-husband and life long partner Thomas M. Chapman, two sisters, Dacy Brown, Kissimmee, Florida and Barbara Laux, Ormond Beach, Florida, a daughter, Karen Louise Campbell, Jacksonville, Florida, a son Michael Timothy Chapman of North Dakota, two beautiful grandsons, Jason Christian Chapman and Jon Thomas Benton, both of Florida, a nephew, Sandford Taylor, Jr. of Orlando, Florida and her constant fur-baby companions, Baxter and Booboo.

She is survived by a daughter, Patty Chapman Cahn (Jack), Sparta, two sons, Dewey David Chapman (Nancy) Jacksonville; Thomas (Pepper) M. Chapman, Jr., Jacksonville, a very special granddaughter, Kristin Scobie Childress (David) of Statesville, two special nieces, Sharon Larson of Alabama and Linda Sara of Jacksonville and one special nephew, Thomas (Tombo) Batten of Alabama. She is also survived by one additional grandson, David Andrew Chapman, Jacksonville, two additional granddaughters, Jessica Poppineas (Brian) USAF, Kimberly Satrom, North Dakota, several great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

We would like to thank Mountain Valley Palliative and Hospice Care for the compassionate and loving care provided to my mama and Jack and I during the end of her life. They truly are God's chosen Angels. To Thomas Family Funeral Service thank you for your kind, loving and respectful care of mama following her passing. There will be no formal service.

In lieu of flowers we request donations be made to Twin Oaks Veterinary and Rescue Shelter, 2970 US 21, Sparta, NC 28675.

It is well with my soul with the belief that mama is free of pain, suffering, and heartbreak and is at peace in the loving arms of Jesus, rejoicing with all those she loved gone before her.

Thomas Family Funeral Service is honored to be serving the Chapman family. If you wish, online tributes may be extended to the family at www.thomasfamilyfs.com.

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