Aretha Mae Chatman was born on June 30, 1970 to the parents of Mr. John and Fannie Chatman in Crockett, Texas. She was the third of six children.

Aretha attended Crockett Public School.

She accepted Christ early in life and united with New Pleasant Hill, under the leadership of Johnny Thacker

Aretha was self-employed.

On January 21, 2021 in Crockett, Texas, Aretha left this earth on the Wings of Angels. She was preceded in death by her father, John Chatman; sister, Linda Michelle Chatman; grandparents, Mrs. Maude E. Sherman, Mr. Richard Colter, Mr. And Mrs. Roosevelt Chatman; uncles, Mr. John R. Jones, Mr. Frank Colter, Mr. Clyde Roberts, Mr. Al Lee Chatman and Mr. Napoleon Chatman; aunts, Mrs. Vernon Harris and Mrs. Charlie C. Chatman.

Left to cherish her memories: her mother, Mrs. Fannie Chatman; daughter, TaShayla Davis of Palestine, Texas; two sisters, Kathy Chatman, Palestine, Texas, Dora Chatman, Crockett, Texas; two brothers, Fredrick Chatman of Palestine, Texas and Corey Chatman of Crockett, Texas; three uncles, Mr. Porth Arthur Colter (Teressa), Mr. Larry Donnell Colter (Janice) both of Crockett, Texas and Mr. Jim Chatman; seven aunts, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Jones, Mrs. Florine Mask, Mrs. Ollie Mae Burton (George), Mrs. Sue Mosley, Mrs. Dessie Chatman, Mrs. Lucy Ross and Rosemary Chatman all of Crockett, Texas; one nieces, Sherrell; five nephews, Derrick, Keyshawn, Diquan, Kiaanader, Javone and Clarence; special friend, Juan Ortega, other relatives and friends.