Aretha Chappell, 68, of Ocala, FL, transitioned peacefully, surrounded by family on June 8, 2026.

Born December 2, 1957, in Ocala to Nathanial Robinson Sr. and Dollie White. She raised 7 children: Delliah Barner, Teresa Chappell Grant, Samson Robinson, Tesha Robinson, Vonkeith Chappell, Paul Bagley, and Jerome Robinson. Her love continued to spread as she welcomed 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Her love for caring and providing for children did not just stop with family. She opened her own home daycare and worked at several child care facilities. In her spare time, she loved gardening and caring for her pets. She attended church at World Wide Christian Ministry. Loved by her family, friends, and community, she will be dearly missed.