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Christian Star Bids Goodbye to Slain Daughter

Chapmans remember tot accidentally killed by brother in memorial

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted May 25, 2008 1:51 PM CDT

(Newser) – Christian pop star Steven Curtis Chapman and his family yesterday bid goodbye to his 5-year-old daughter in a memorial service that honored a little girl who loved to draw flowers and do dishes "buck naked," People reports. Maria Sue Chapman, one of three daughters Chapman and his wife adopted from China, was killed after her 17-year-old brother accidentally ran her over with an SUV.

"We had talked [with Maria] about what it meant to be with Jesus," Chapman said. "I had no idea how soon it was going to be, but we know she is in His amazing house."

Brian Littrell, left, and Steven Curtis Chapman perform at the Dove Awards on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.
Brian Littrell, left, and Steven Curtis Chapman perform at the Dove Awards on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.   (Associated Press)
A group of artists performs at the Dove Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
A group of artists performs at the Dove Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.   (Associated Press)
This undated family handout was provided by the Chapman family.
This undated family handout was provided by the Chapman family.   (AP Photo)
In this Wednesday, April 25, 2007 file photo, Steven Curtis Chapman performs at the Dove Awards, in Nashville, Tenn.
In this Wednesday, April 25, 2007 file photo, Steven Curtis Chapman performs at the Dove Awards, in Nashville, Tenn.   (Associated Press)
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