Alma Chandler

CHANDLER, Alma W., 94, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2010. Alma was the first of 11 children of the late William Dabney Sr. and Nancie Ella Bradley Winston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Chandler Jr.; along with seven brothers and three sisters. Alma graduated from Virginia Randolph High School in 1935. She received her nursing degree from Piedmont College. Alma joined the Army WAAC in 1942 and served honorably until discharged in 1943. Afterwards, Alma worked as a registered nurse in Miami, Fla. In 1982, Alma married Harry W. Chandler Jr. and moved to Ashland. Alma was employed at St. Luke's Hospital. She retired around 1991. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Kym Coleman Shannon (Gary) of Richmond, Va., and Karen Chapman (Michael) of Fort Washington, Md.; three grandchildren, Billy Davis Jr., and Mikayla and Kristopher Chapman; as well as a host of additional family members and close friends. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland. Homegoing services will be Friday, November 26, 1 p.m., at Greenwood Baptist Church, 13367 Greenwood Church Rd., Ashland. Rev. Todd Winston, pastor, officiating. Interment Winston Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 24 (tonight), from 7 to 8 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.