Susan Kilroy Chapman took her last breath on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the age of 68. She
was surrounded by family and friends. Susan was the fifth child born to Jack and Angela Kilroy
on July 8, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA.
After graduating from Istrouma High School, she obtained a BS at Southeastern Louisiana. She
worked at South Central Bell and AT&T. Susan pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher
at Winbourne Elementary and furthered her career as a Reading Recovery Teacher and Coach.
She retired after 20 years of teaching from Merrydale Elementary School on January 20, 2014.
Susan loved reading, traveling, hosting family gatherings, and visiting her grandchildren after
retirement. She battled Carcinoid cancer for 16 years and did not let a moment of new
experiences with family go to waste. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents John “Jack” and Angela Kilroy, her brother Mike
Kilroy, and John Daddy. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gerald “Jerry” Chapman;
their five children and spouses: Sarah Curtis (John), Daniel Chapman (Lacy), Michael Chapman
(Krystle), Thomas Chapman, and Anna Cali (Philip); nine grandchildren: Angela Schexnider,
Asher Schexnider, Abel Fender, Amos Curtis, Ella Claire Chapman, Molly Chapman, Aiden
Chapman, Andrew Joseph Chapman, and Wyatt Chapman; and brothers: John Collins Kilroy,
James Thomas Kilroy, and Patrick Kyle Kilroy (Wanda).
We would love you to come and honor her life. Visitation will be held at Old Zion Hill Baptist
Church on Monday, November 21 from 2:00 – 5:00pm and First Baptist Church Denham Springs
on Tuesday, November 22 from 1:00 – 3:00pm with service starting at 3:00pm.
In honor of Susan, donations can be made to: NET Cancer Foundation and Cancer Services of
Baton Rouge.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let
your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
Jerry and family……my sincere condolences. Praying for God’s peace and comfort during this time.
Jerry, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Susan was a wonderful Christian lady. Praying for you and all of your family.
Barry and LuAnn Byrd
Seymour, TN
Daniel & Lacy,
So very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. Sounds like your Mother was a wonderful person who was loved by many. I know she will be greatly missed. Praying God’s comfort and peace for you all. Love, Michelle & Gerald
Daniel, I am so very sorry for your loss. There’s no on like Mom. Thoughts and prayers for you and Lacy during this most difficult time. We love y’all
Daniel, Lacy, Ella Claire, Molly and the Chapman family- our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. May you feel the the peace that passes all understanding. May you feel our Heavenly Fathers arms surrounding you, comforting you and carrying you through this time. We love you and we are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. ❤️Ernest and Kim
Dear Chapman family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God ease your grief and comfort you with happy memories.
Eternal rest grant unto Susan, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May hers and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
So glad to have known her and listening to her Bible knowledge in Sunday school w James Chisholm class at Old Zion Hill. May God bless and keep comfort with the family.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Susan was a sweet and special lady. Praying for God’s comfort.