Joyce K.

Chapman

Joyce Kathryn Chapman, 75, of Thomasville, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Joyce was born in Kankakee, IL on October 20, 1946, to the late James Edward Leonard and Lois Mildred Stark. She married Richard Allen Chapman on October 11, 1974, in Chicago, IL, who preceded her in death on June 24, 2007. She worked at Oil-Dri Corp. of America, started in 1970 and served in various roles, most notably, Senior Manager of Procurement. Her work with Oil-Dri spanned 52 years and was well respected, her vast experience shined and was shared with teammates throughout her career. Joyce attended Kankakee Senior High School and went on to attend college at SIU – Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors include her son, James A. Chapman (Micki) of Thomasville, grandson, Carson Chapman of Thomasville, brother David L. Leonard (Helen L. Park) of Kewanee, IL, sister, Nancy L. Leonard of Litchfield, IL, nephew, Aaron M. Leonard of Erie, Colorado, and her college roommate and the godmother to her son, Carol Groom of Chicago, IL.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has established below.

A GoFundMe account has been established to help pay for her Services and establish a Memorial. If you would like to donate, please go to the GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/791deffe