Linda Faye Chapman

May 7, 1975 - March 9, 2021

Linda Chapman, age 45, was born in Sarasota, Florida, to James and Sally Chapman. She passed away on March 9, 2021, to cervical cancer. Survivors include her parents, James and Sally Chapman, her four siblings, Christina Chapman, Lisa Chapman, James Chapman and Barbara Chapman. Her three children, Jamyria Chapman, Davontae Chapman and Darius Baldwin. Her nieces/nephews: Brionna Chapman, Tayonna Leveritt, Tedrick Leveritt, Tonny Williams Jr., Jalisa Chapman, Jamal Chapman, Lamont Christmas, Amya Chapman and her great niece Azalea Christmas and great nephew "AJ" LaRoche Jr. Linda moved to Tallahassee in the late 90's and enjoyed working at a local barber shop as well as doing housekeeping work and restaurant work. She was best known for her long hair and short stature, as her nickname was "Lil Shorty." She enjoyed hanging out with friends, cleaning and working on the side as a hairstylist. Christina Chapman-Linda had a very special spark way of living. She lived life on her terms, but she had a heart of gold. She would give her last to help someone else and endured many trials and tribulations over her lifetime. She was able to give her life to God and she attended Kingdom Life Tabernacle. She loved God and prayed often. She also called others to pray with her as she believed in healing. She suffered greatly over the last year, but never complained or asked for anything from anyone. I was always amazed at her demeanor as she would always ask how someone else was doing when they called to check on her and her response was always, "I'm ok, I'm alright" no matter how bad she was feeling. Linda just wanted her family to be together and she loved the time she spent with family. Her smile lit up the room as she enjoyed every visit, gift and phone call in her final time on earth. Linda was truly unique and I am honored and privileged to have spent these last two years with her on this difficult journey. I will always love Linda and will miss her greatly. I enjoyed watching the Flintstones with her and the Smurfs when she became bedridden. I am grateful to all those who supported her when she moved into Hospice status. Finally, the time I spent watching movies and just keeping her comfortable in her final days is a gift I will always treasure. I hope she knows that she is always with her and we will keep her memory alive always... Barbara Chapman-"Linda is loved by me and the kids forever and always." Lisa Chapman-I am going to miss her calling, her talking on the phone with her goofy self. I'm going to miss hugging her, going out and laughing with her all the time. I miss her company. We had good times, I love you so much, don't ever forget that... Monica Dunlap-"She is free, don't grieve for her now, she is free, following the path that God laid for her and she took his hands when she heard him call her name and then she turned her back and left it all and she said that I could not stay another day, but she was laughing while she was on her way to Heaven to meet her other family then she said that "I found peace" when she entered those Golden Gates the day of my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembering joy, a sister, shared a laugh, a hug, oh yes...these things that we will miss not burdened with a time of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, your life has been filled with love, you savored much good friends and good times and loved ones touch your heart, perhaps my time is with you. Sis, me and Sis Dianna and mom Linda, tell Christina to let me know what step she is going to make next. Don't brief, don't lengthen it's now with undue grief lift up your heart and share with us. God wanted you now, he set you free with no more pain and suffering. Fly high sis... The family is planning a memorial tribute for her around her birthday May 7th, to be held on multiple days in Tallahassee, Florida as well as in the Sarasota/Tampa, Florida area. Announcements to be sent at a later date. If you would like to honor Linda's memory, in lieu of flowers please donate to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance www.ocrahope.org. or to Kingdom Life Tabernacle at 1140 Capital Circle SE, Suite 1 & 2, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Skip Young is assisting the family and they are being cared for by Jackie Fulford and Margaux Whitefield. Young Fulford Funeral Home, 850-610-4444.