Helen E. Fikes Chapman, 100, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2024. Helen was born Sept. 20,1924, in Memphis, N.Y. She was the youngest daughter of Oliver and Mina Hewitt Fikes. Helen was a graduate of Elbridge Central School.  She met the love of her life shortly after graduating high school at a local dance hall, his name was Fay Chapman. They were married Dec. 12, 1942, and the following year they were blessed with twins, Ronald and Constance Chapman. Helen was a stay-at-home mom, and raised her twins with so much love and compassion. Fay and Helen, after Fay’s retirement, loved to travel to Florida for the winters, with their English setter Shelby who was the apple of their eyes. Fay and Helen would spend their summers at their camp on Otisco lake. They took a few cruises and just enjoyed life together during Fay’s retirement. Fay and Helen were happily married for 69 1/2 years until Fay passed away in May 2012. Helen was predeceased by her son Ronald in July 2021. Helen is survived by: daughter Constance Smith, daughter-in-law Deb Chapman, grandchildren: Stacey (John) Albring, Scott (Amanda) Smith, Eric (Anngye) Chapman, Mark (Shauna) Chapman, great-grandchildren: Kristie (Hugo) Smith Santos, Thomas (Taylor) Albring, Anna Chapman, Ethan Chapman, Brooklyn Smith and Maddi Smith, great-great grandchild: Katherine Santos and nephew: Douglas Hiserodt. Calling hours were held on Nov. 12, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Robert D Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles, with the funeral immediately following at noon and burial following at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Elbridge. The family of Helen Chapman would like to extend their appreciation to the Mottville Fire Department and the New York State police for their compassion and dedication for always being there for our family during the times of need. To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.