The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M, Saturday, July 23, 2011 at First Salem Baptist Church, Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia.
Mrs. Chatman was born December 1, 1945 in Macon County, Georgia to the late Collin Bentley and Thelma Curgil Bentley. She was married to the late Charles Chatman. One niece, Joan Bentley, preceded her in death. She was a member of Universal Deliverance Church of Montezuma, Georgia.
She retired from Macon County Board of Education as a cook. She served as Co-Pastor of Universal Deliverance Church and also served on the Sick Committee.
Survivors are one son, Clifton Jackson, Montezuma, Georgia, four daughters, Nadine Jackson, Austell, Georgia, Beverly Smith (John) Americus, Georgia, Charlotte Nolton (Willie) Bonaire, Georgia and Yolanda Jackson, Montezuma, Georgia; 19 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; siblings, Marie Walker (George Jr.) Montezuma, Georgia, Mary Young, Montezuma, Georgia, Willie B. Williams, Orlando, Florida, Rebertha Weeks, Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia Spivey, Atlanta, Georgia, Lilla Bentley, Montezuma, Georgia; mother-in-law, Rosa M. Chatman, Cochran, Georgia; brother-in-law /sisters-in-law, William Chatman, Susanne Chatman, and Catherine Chatman, all of Cochran, Georgia; three godchildren, Catina Whitehead, Ideal, Georgia, NeQueva Harp, Montezuma, Georgia, and Juanita Mathis, Oglethorpe, Georgia; grandson she helped to rear, Tawan “T.J.” Shivers, Jr., a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
With deepest sympathy, you'll forever be missed and thought of.
Jerence (Jaboo) Haugabook and family
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow; may looking back in memory help comfort you may your memories give you strength just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer
Ophelia Waters & Family
To The Family, We are so saddened by the loss of your Dear Loved One. Just Know that God is Too Wise to make a mistake. May God continue to Bless each of You.
We Love You, Sheila Clark & Family
May the Lord be with you & family, you all have my sympathy.
Shirley Kendrick & Family
Beverly thinking of you and your family at this time love you
Ronnie your coworker from The Tog Shop
Auntie im really going to miss u..i will miss ur support of all,u and my grandmom(willie b. williams) that is..lol.i kno u r in a better place then here and i will see u again..and guess what we r going to sit a just talk like old times smiling about our CRAZY FAMILY...LOVE U,U WILL BE MISS EVERYDAY!@
FROM: DAPHNA,RAVEN,AND DESTINE WILLIAMS
Mama I love you forever! I will see you in our heavenly home. Miss You
Charlotte
We are sorry to hear of her passing. She was an incredibly nice lady. She will be missed.
April Cross and Alicia Head
MAMA, YOU ARE TRULY MISSED,YOU'RE FOREVER IN MY HEART.REST ON FOR I WILL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE.
LOVE ALWAYS BEVERLY