Jo Ann was born on January 8, 1934 in Warren, Arkansas to her loving parents, the late Brown Lasiter and Maude Cornish Lasiter. Throughout her 89 years of life, Jo Ann touched the lives of countless individuals with her grace and warmth. She was a devoted Christian, faithful member of Christian Fellowship Church of Warren, and she found strength and solace in her beliefs.
Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Chapman, brothers Terrell Lasiter, Charles Lasiter, and Herbert Dale Lasiter, and sister Sue Lasiter Byrd.
Jo Ann cherished her family as a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Craven and spouse Tony of Wilmar, AR, her daughter Becky Tanner and spouse Brian of Eunice, LA, and her son Wade Chapman and spouse Marty of Boerne, TX.
She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren: Michael Tanner and spouse Julia, Sally Tanner Daville and spouse Lee, Milly Tanner Rider and spouse Sean Michael, Kate Chapman, Grace Chapman Golden and spouse Chase, Molly Chapman, Jake Chapman, TJ Craven and spouse Courtney, and Jonathan Craven and spouse Madison.
Her great-grandchildren Finley and Briggs Daville, Ryleigh, Ainsley and Emery Tanner, Lillian, Adeline and Vivienne Rider, Gracie, Sidney, Hailey, Valor, and Rylynn Craven brought her immense joy and many beloved memories.
Jo Ann is also survived by her sister Betty Faye Lasiter Howsen of Warren, AR as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jo Ann will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all those who had the honor and privilege of knowing her. Her unconditional love and unwavering faith will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
A funeral service to honor Jo Ann’s life was held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Frazer’s Funeral Home in Warren, AR. Following the funeral, burial was held at Beulah Cemetery in Drew County, AR.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Fellowship Church of Warren in Jo Ann’s name.
May Jo Ann’s soul rest in eternal peace with our Lord, and may her memory be a source of comfort and joy to all who mourn her loss.
