Eunice Cordelia Chappelear

Eunice Cordelia Chappelear of Fletcher, passed away on Saturday May 7 2022, after a long deteriorating illness at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.  She was the daughter of the late Jonah & Eula Keeffe of Lancaster, SC. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, JD and Jesse Keeffe, and sister Elizabeth (Sparkle) Polson. She was a graduate of Crossnore High in Crossnore, NC. She was a hairdresser at Hair Plus and JC Penny in the Asheville Mall for many years.

She is survived by Robert, her husband of 58 years and the love of her life. Robert took wonderful care of her when her health began to decline and he was always near her. She is also survived by her son Rob and wife Brenda of Fletcher NC. She was MawMaw to their daughters Elizabeth (Brendan) of Etowah and Leeanna (Lane) of Fletcher. Her daughter Teresa and husband Dan of Phoenix, AZ. Mawmaw to Grandson Ryan (Cynthia) and Granddaughter Madison (Cody), also of Phoenix, AZ. She was Great Grandmother to Aliyah, Austin and Oaklee. Her Sister Carolyn Reeves, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins . Lots of friends and her best friends,(Brenda) Peterson , Willine and Nancy.

A memorial service will be held at Fletcher United Methodist Church, 50 Library Rd Fletcher NC 28732 on May 27th, Friday at 3pm. A reception will follow the service. Memorials can be made to the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock (who provided wonderful care of her in her last weeks). It's not goodbye, it's an “after while Crocodile”. She was a great lady and will very much be missed by all who knew her and loved her

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