Mary Luke Chapman

Mary Luke Chapman, 82, of Charleston, SC, passed away on June 5, 2025.

Mary was born on February 21, 1943, to Gordon and Elizabeth Luke in Charleston, SC. She graduated from Ashley Hall and later attended the College of Charleston.

Mary enjoyed many things in life. She enjoyed keeping up with her Ashley Hall friends. She was a member of the Colonial Dames of America and attended St. Michael's Church. Her absolute favorite thing to do was to entertain. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with friends and family and talking to complete strangers.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, M. Eason Chapman, Jr.

Mary is survived by her children, David Chapman (Mary) of Beaufort, SC, Katie Chapman Butka (David) of Charleston, SC, and Adam Chapman (Tricia) of Austin, TX; granddaughter, Anna Chapman of Baton Rouge, LA; and great-granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Strong.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at St. Michael's Church, 71 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Burial will immediately follow at Magnolia Cemetery, 70 Cunnington Ave, Charleston, SC 29405

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Michael's Church in Mary's memory.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mount Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, 843-884-3833.