Dorothy (Taylor) Chappell

Dorothy Taylor Chappell, 91, of Lewisport, Kentucky, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at home with her family by her side.  She was born on February 27, 1929 in Lewisport to the late Bryan and Leah Hendrick Taylor. 

Dorothy was a dedicated homemaker.  She enjoyed being with her family and prayed each day earnestly for all her family members.  Dorothy volunteered at the Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital for 20 years.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Oscar Allen Chappell in 2011.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Mark Chappell; son in law, Johnny Deaton; sister Clara Hulse; brothers, Russell Taylor and Bryan Taylor, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Sheila (Bruce) McDaniel, Allen (Donna) Chappell, Dottie Deaton and John (Laura) Chappell; sister, Ann Hagan of Louisville, KY; in addition to her children, she was blessed with 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. 

She will be missed dearly and forever in our hearts.

Services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Lewisport United Methodist Church with burial following in Lewisport Cemetery.  Dorothy’s family will be greeting friends on Monday from 10 am until service time at Lewisport United Methodist Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to Lewisport United Methodist Church.

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