Published: 8/19/2021


Doris Lee Chapman Durham passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Lewisburg TN. She was born in Giles County, TN on April 22, 1942 and was 79 years old. She was a successful business owner for over a decade, with her drive and perseverance she left her family with a steady foundation. The joy and love she felt for her grandchildren and great grandchildren will be felt for generations to come. She maintained a large and eccentric circle of friends who will all miss her company dearly.

     Visitation will be Sunday August 22, 2021 at 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville, TN with a private entombment following the service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Chapman and Sabuary Myers Chapman. Sisters Wilma Upchurch and Donna Blade. Brothers Julius Jude Chapman, Alvin Chapman and Nelson Bud Chapman. Granddaughter Tiffany Thornton.

She is survived by: Sons, Roger (Renee)Thornton of Minor Hill TN, Jerry (Dawn) Mitchell of Nashville TN; Grandchildren, Jennifer (Trey) Morgan of Minor Hill TN, Kyle Kirchner, and Nicholas (Mekhael) Nugent of Nashville TN; Great Grandchildren, Landon (Marye Kaine) Thornton of Minor Hill TN, Layton Smith of Minor Hill TN, Cayden (Alex) White of Minor Hill TN, Sabrie Perkins of Pulaski TN, Adrian “Sunshine” , Gavin and Maverick Nugent of Nashville TN; Great great Grandchildren, Gracen Thornton and Drake White of Minor Hill TN.

Several special nieces and nephews also survive.