Peggy Joyce Chandler, 76, of Florence passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Mitchell Hollingsworth. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Elkins Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Elkins with Bro. Eric Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Florence City Cemetery.
Mrs. Chandler volunteered at Glenwood Nursing Home where she was named volunteer of the year. She was a member of Lee Heights Baptist church for many years. As a cancer survivor, she participated in the Relay for Life Walk and events. Many people of Florence were graced with her winning smile, her tender touch, and her infectious laughter and sense of humor as she served them in her waitress profession of waiting tables for nearly 50 years. Peggy leaves on this earth a bountiful legacy of strength, courage, love and a giving spirit for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. To all who knew her and touched her life, a heartfelt Thank You!
She was preceded in death by her husband, JW Chandler; daughter, Mary Joyce Chandler; parents, Charlie and Irene Bee; sister, Ruth Dean; brother, Charles Bee; and grandson, Gregory Wilson.
Survivors include her daughter, Carol Wilson-Ash (Gerald) of Monett, MO; grandchildren, Mike Wilson (Laura) of Humble, TX, and Kimberly Chastain (Doug) of Springfield, MO; great-grandchildren, Donovan Wilson, Morgan Wilson, Ian Wilson, Lucas Wilson, Makenzie Chastain, and Hannah Chastain; brother, David Bee (Redith) and sister, Martha Bee, all of Florence; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Wilson, Donovan Wilson, Doug Chastain, Ricky Lynn Bee, Ricky Y’Barbo, O’Neal Bee, Danny Bee, and David Ryals.
Special thanks are given to Dr. Felix Morris and staff; Dr. Therese Lango and staff, Dr. Ralph Aquadro Jr., and the staff of NW Alabama Cancer Center for the care they provided over the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
