of Hemet, CA

November 30, 1921 - September 22, 2018

Connie Evelyn (Duffel) Chappel, 96, of Hemet California, passed away September 22, 2018. She was born November 30, 1921 in Paragould, the oldest of five children to Chester Curtis and Lillian Audra (Davis) Duffel.
She married Herman Chappell on October 2, 1937. They lived in Jonesboro in the same house for over 45 years, until Herman's death in 1992, at which time Connie moved to Hemet to be near her siblings. Connie worked for the United Methodist Church in Jonesboro for many years and was a talented seamstress and artist, especially known for her hand-made quilts.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Herman Chappel; brothers, Charles Robert ''Bob'' Duffel, Curtis Delton ''Jack'' Duffel; sisters, Anne Mae (Duffel) Moniz and Alva Lou ''Abby'' (Duffel) Record.

She is survived by her nephews, Steve (Debra) Slone, from Indio, CA, Ron and Bob Record, of Kingsbury CA, and Terry Lee Duffel Bentley of VA; nieces, Deborah (Dave) Rogers, from Clovis, CA, and Connie Lou Duffel Chappel.

Interment will be alongside of her husband at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Family members are urged to stay in touch.

Services are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

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