Yvonne Chaplin
April 3, 1950 ~ March 7, 2017
Yvonne Chaplin was a long time resident of San Antonio who died at the age of 66, Tuesday the 7th of March, 2017 at Christus Sister Mary Hospice after a long battle with cancer. Born 3rd April, 1950 in Savannah, GA to Welton Smith Sr & Elnora Fields Bethel. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Yvonne taught more than 1000 children in her 30 year+ career as a teacher & child care worker. She started out Randolph Daycare Center, worked as a child care worker with Mrs. Garcia, as well as home child care. Yvonne then decided to further her education at Lee's School of Business to obtain her Associates Degree as an Executive Secretary. She was a top student in her class where she learned how to type, write shorthand, and other office skills. Shortly after she went back to her love of teaching. Yvonne worked for Country Home Learning Center for 24 years, retiring in Nov 2015. Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, brother Felix, Sister Ruth, and countless other family members. She is survived by her daughter Erica Williams, daughter Felicia Chaplin, son Richard Chaplin Jr. (Angela Chaplin), Grandchildren Annasty Purvis, Hannah Chaplin, and Bryson Chaplin. Ex-husband Richard Chaplin, Sr., Brothers Welton Smith Jr, Leroy James Brown and sister Ellen Elder, as well as Uncles, Aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other extended family members. She also had many friends, co-workers, and children whom she taught in her extensive career. Yvonne Chaplin will be missed by her Children, Grandchildren, and everyone who loved her. In Lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the two facilities that took care of our mother until her death. Christus Sister Mary Hospice Center or the Cancer Therapy and Research Center of San Antonio at 7979 Wurbach Rd.
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You all are in my prayers. My sister is going to be missed by me. Now you all have a chance to turn your lives to the Lord. I am praying for ALL the family to move unforgiveness in their hearts and come back in unity. Always keep the Lord first. I want to tell my nieces and nephew, and my sister’s grand children that I will always be there for you all.
I love you all and the lord is your comforter.
Auntee
I am praying for you all. Be strong and continue to have faith. Love you guys.
I love you mom! I’m glad you are at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. I want to say job well done for everything you went through in your fight. I was honored to walk that fight with you. You raised 3 good children and made it look easy. I will be sure to carry on your legacy. I will love you always. You will be in my heart FOREVER!
You all are in our thoughts & in our hearts. Sending love & peace!
~Valerie & Mike
I miss you Mom! Thank you for giving me life and making it a good one. It was a pleasure to use all the skills you taught me to help take care of you through your battle. You’ll always be my “Guiding Light”. Love you forever and always. Flea
Love the Guiding Light reference. Love you sis!!
Love you too sis.
You are all in my prayer. Auntie was such a sweet kind hearted person. I will forever remember herand cherish the memories, especially the summer I visited with you all with Gradma Nora. We had such a great trip! Continue to lean on God for strength to get through this. I love you all and if you need anything I am only a phone call away. Take care and love always.
Cousin Traci
I could never express how thankful I am to have had you in my life! Thank you for raising such an amazing son into the man he is. Thank you for raising two kind hearted beautiful daughters. Thank you for being such a loving grandma to my babies. I love you so much and will forever cherish the time I had you in my life. You have taught me to be a better person just by being you. I pray we make you proud! We miss you mom
To Ms. Yvonne’s family: I had the pleasure of working with your mom for 10 years at Country Home Learning Center. She was and always will be someone that lived her life as an example for those around her. She will be missed……thank you for sharing her with us. You are in my prayers.
Kimberlie Lambeth (Former Director @ Country Home)
Dear Chaplin Family Our sincere deep condolences to all of the family,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
You fought long and hard cousin Von….. we’ll miss you!! â¤â¤â¤
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Thank you so much for your condolence and sharing your memories. â¤
Thank you!!
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Thank you Auntie!
Thank you cousin! â¤
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Chaplin family,
I had the honor of knowing and working with Ms.Yvonne at Country Home for nearly five years. She was truly one of a kind and an inspiration to us all. She was so loving,kind, and caring all while running a tight ship. You’re mother was such a beautiful soul and will be missed dearly. May God be with you and bless you always.
Angela Capistran
Thank you so much for the kind words. You described her perfectly. She ran a tight ship at home as well.
Yvonne was one of the nicest people I knew. When Felix and I moved to San Antonio after we got married, I was so blessed to have Yvonne there to talk to. I was young and scared and she knew it. Her voice was always so sweet and kind. I think anyone who had the pleasure of having her in their lives were truly blessed. To Yvonne’ s children, Erica,Felicia and Richard. Your mom was so proud of you all. The last time I spoke to her she talked about all of you and you could hear the pride in her voice. Yvonne has moved on to a better place so she can hang out with your Grandma Nora, Uncle Felix and Aunt Ruth. We will all see them when we get there.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love Aunt Dwanna
Yvonne you will be missed! Thank you for the memories that we shared! I have the pictures to proof it! Take your rest you deserve it!
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Although I didn’t know Mrs Chaplin, my heart aches for your loss since it’s so evident that she brought so much joy to numerous people. In the book of John 11:11-14 it says “After he said these things, he added: “Lazʹa·rus our friend has fallen asleep, but I am traveling there to awaken him.†12 The disciples then said to him: “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will get well.†13 Jesus, however, had spoken about his death. But they imagined he was speaking about taking rest in sleep. 14 Then Jesus said to them plainly: “Lazʹa·rus has died,”. So knowing that when someone dies, they are resting in a deep sleep where they are waiting to be awakened here on Earth in a perfect paradise, gives us strength to endure even the hardest trials in life.
Ms. Von, you were such a strong and faithful woman. A wonderful mother as is evident in the great children you raised. They are a testament to you, and show what your love can do. You will be missed and thought of frequently until we join you. My love and prayers to your beautiful family. Peace you all.
Margaret Melissa Hansen
XOXO
Thank you Melissa! â¤â¤