Dana Michaels Chapman

Mrs. Dana Michaels Chapman, 75, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Chapman was born August 26, 1949, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Glenn and Lorene Reep Michaels. She retired as a Medical Lab Tech. with the American Red Cross. Dana was a faithful member of the SOMA Church, where she really enjoyed her time with the Bible Studies group. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 34 years, Ricky L. Chapman of the home, children, David Lail (Amy) of Granite Falls, Sharon Lail of Valdese, Bo Nichols (Stephanie) of Claremont and Tamara Schauman (David) of Lenoir. Also surviving are the apples of her eye, her nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 6:00 P.M. Saturday July 12, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese with a private Memorial Service to be held at a later date.