Audrey Marie CHANDLER

Darrell
US Navy
Korea
April 23, 1930 - September 1, 2017

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

FAYETTEVILLE — Darrell Lee Chandler, 87, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on Sept. 1, 2017. He was born on April 23, 1930, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Melvin and Hazel Chandler. The oldest of seven children, Darrell spent his childhood years and attended school in the Whitehouse Community.

He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Navy from 1948-1952 on the USS Tolovana. On Feb. 14, 1953, Darrell married Audrey Marie Fletcher. He and his wife raised their two sons in the Baldwin Community east of Fayetteville.

Darrell took great pride in his work as a carpenter and house builder. His specialty was building beautiful custom wood cabinets. He was a member of the Baldwin Church of Christ. Darrell was a Christian who loved his family and his country. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, his wild blackberries and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Jay, Donald, Gary and Billy Chandler; his sister, Anna Stanberry; and his son, Lynn Chandler. Darrell is survived by his wife, Audrey Marie; his son, David Chandler, his sister, LaVerne Cooper; and his two grandchildren, Garrett Chandler and Claire Chandler MacDonald.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Beard's Chapel. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Hester Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Gospel Tract International, 2125 N. Center St., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

Audrey
May 28, 1929 - January 1, 2018

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Thursday, January 4, 2018

FAYETTEVILLE - Audrey Marie Chandler, 88, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on Jan. 1, 2018. She was born on May 28, 1929, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Howard and Audra Fletcher.

The oldest of two children, Marie spent her childhood years in the Baldwin community east of Fayetteville. Marie graduated from University High School (a.k.a. Peabody High School) and worked at Scott's 5 & 10 on the Fayetteville square.

On Feb. 14, 1953, Marie married Darrell Chandler. She and her husband raised their two sons in the Baldwin community. Marie was a housewife and took great pride in taking care of her family. She was an amazing cook and loved to prepare meals for visiting family. She loved her recipes and loved sharing them with her friends. After her children were grown, Marie was a kindergarten teacher's aide at Washington Elementary School for several years.

She was a member of the Baldwin Church of Christ. Marie was a Christian who loved people and cherished her relationships with her family and friends dearly. When family or friends would visit her face would light up and her eyes sparkle. She frequently said "I'm so blessed."

Marie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darrell Chandler; and her son, Lynn Chandler. Marie is survived by her son, David Chandler; her brother, Jim Fletcher and his wife, Marianne; and her grandchildren, Garrett Chandler and Claire Chandler MacDonald.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday; Jan. 5, 2018, at Beard's Chapel. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Hester Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Gospel Tract International, 2125 N. Center St., Fayetteville, Ark, 72701. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

Married February 14, 1953

Contributed on 8/2/23 by judyfrog
Email This Contributor

Suggest a Correction

Record #: 1495002

Don't Follow