Eloise Chandler

Family-Placed Death Notice

CHANDLER, Eloise ELOISE PENCE CHANDLER Eloise Pence Chandler was born on September 16, 1924 in Hamburg, Arkansas. She married John D. Chandler of Athens, Alabama on August 27, 1948. John passed away November 22, 2009. Eloise died Friday, May 6, 2011. Because of the work Christ did on her behalf, she went to heaven. Eloise was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence Jacob and Elsie Shick Pence; her sister, Clarice Gray and niece June Gray Wyrick of Texarkana , Arkansas. She is survived by her children, David (Christie) of Dallas, GA, Bill (Jan) of Kennesaw, GA, Larry (Shirley) of Marietta, GA and Laura (Jim) Strickland of Lilburn and eight grandchildren. Eloise studied at Athens College in Athens, Alabama. After school, she moved as a newlywed to Nashville, Tennessee. In 1961 she and her husband moved to Atlanta and raised their family. As a parent of children who attended Pace Academy in the 1960's and 70's she logged thousands of miles car-pooling and was the ever present mother on field trips, class parties and spend the night events. Her husband and sons were all members of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity so she hosted many events over several decades, never complaining and always the "mother" to young men who had no place to stay other than the Chandler hotel. As the wife of a business executive, Eloise was the perfect hostess. She entertained customers and friends from all over the world. She had a wonderful way of making people feel at ease and comfortable in a variety of circumstances. Eloise accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when a child, and as a young mother, she led her children in family devotions. She was the spiritual head of her family until her husband John was also born again in 1983. She led the Sunday School Department at Northside Independent Methodist Church in Sandy Springs and later Faith Independent Methodist Church. She was a wonderful example of a cheerful spirit and a tender heart. In lieu of flowers, a memorial in her name may be sent to Faith Methodist Church and designated for missions, 5200 Dallas Highway, Suite 200, Box 168 , Powder Springs, GA 30127. The family will receive friends from 1 - 3 PM, Tuesday, May 10th at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta (770) 424-4924 with the funeral service immediately following the visitation at 3 PM in the Chapel of the funeral home.