Eleanor Fitzgerald Chappell

Mrs. Eleanor Fitzgerald Chappell, 90, of River Landing at Sandy Ridge in High Point, formerly of Candor, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at High Point Regional Hospital. She was born January 3, 1921, in Lillington, daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle Bruton Fitzgerald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1993 by her husband of 52 years, Robert Melvin Chappell and two brothers: Bob Fitzgerald and Bruton Fitzgerald. She is survived by her three daughters: Anne (Bill) Harris of High Point, Gay (Al) Trotter of Burlington, and Eleanor (David) Goss of Durham. Her surviving brother is Paul (Fay) Fitzgerald of Hixson, TN. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Andy (Kelly) Harris of Morehead City, Charles (Allison) Harris of Southern Pines, Mark (Anna) Harris of Southern Pines, Dr. Adam Trotter of Chapel Hill, Robert Trotter (Gina Hodges) of Matthews, Rebecca (John) Clay of Greensboro, and Daniel Goss of Durham. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren. Mrs. Chappell attended schools in Greenville before her family moved to Candor to be near the Bruton family. She graduated from Candor High School before graduating from Greensboro College in 1941 with a degree in music education. Soon after graduation she married her high school sweetheart Robert Chappell. The pastor of Candor Methodist Church then asked her to organize a choir, and she volunteered her service as organist and choir director for over sixty years. Together the Chappells started Sandy Ridge Farms and produced cotton, tobacco, and peaches. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 at Briggs Candor Funeral Home, 187 Farmers' Market Road in Candor. The Service of Death and Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at Candor United Methodist Church on South Main Street in Candor conducted by Rev. Pat Sykes. Burial will follow at the Town of Candor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Candor United Methodist Church, c/o Rhonda Chappell, PO Box 639, Candor, NC 27229. Or to the Robert Chappell Scholarship Fund, c/o First Bank, PO Box 508, Troy NC 27371. Or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be made online at www.briggsfuneralhome.com