Audrey Marie Chandler, 88, of Fayetteville, AR passed away on January 1, 2018. She was born on May 28, 1929 in Fayetteville, AR 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 February 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, January 5, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel.
Graveside services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Hester Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel with Bobby Dockery officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Gospel Tract International, 2125 N. Center St., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Marie was a wonderful and kind lady. I know she will be missed. I was one she shared her wonderful recipes with, and was glad to have known her over many years.
David and grandchildren of Marie, I am so very sorry about the loss of Marie. She was a wonderful lady, living across the road from her on Hunt Lane was a pleasure. She loved my son so much. She treated him like her own. I can just see her now laughing about something he did when he was playing in the front yard. God Bless. I will have you in my heart.
prayers & sympathy to Marie’s family- I have many memories of growing up in Baldwin
community and UHS-
David and family,
I will always remember Marie’s kindness to me and other neighborhood children. She was so kind to take us to Bible School and made us feel so welcome. In recent years I have have heard of her kindness and concern for another Hunt Lane neighbor that was battling cancer. We are blessed to have had such good neighbors. Prayers and condolences to you all,
Jenevia Rogers Ralston
David , Jimmy and Grandkids , So sorry for your loss. I have known Marie for many years , she was a kind and sweet lady. She always loved to share her recipes and talk on the phone, when I would call her for just a quick visit, well that would turn into about 45-60 minutes. She will be missed by many.
my deepest sympathy, love & prayers to all of Maries family & many friends. she will be missed so very much, she was one of my dearest friends. I spoke with her on phone for last time after Christmas, she said she felt like the time for her to go was coming soon. I will forever cherish & treasure the beautiful memories of her & Darrell’s friendship over many years, I was so Blessed for this.
To David and family go my heart felt condolences . I was not aware she had passed.This lady was a loving aunt to me , being married to my uncle Darrell . She would always try to give me hot chocolate to take on those early morning hunts with my dad and uncle Darrell.