Dallas, Texas
1930 - 2024
Joan Mary Chandler drew her last breath the evening of December 27, 2024. In Dallas, Texas. Joan was born on June 10, 1930, in England. She was predeceased by her parents, John Gibbs Chandler, and Gwen Claudia Chandler (Skilton); her brother, John Chandler; and by her long-time friend, K. Marian...
Read MoreI looked forward to seeing Aunt Joan at family gatherings, because neither of us had much interest in small talk. She would launch into a discussion of current events, and I would try to keep up. I enjoyed our conversations, because Joan could be serious and funny at the same time. I will miss her. Tom Cole, an honorary nephew
Thomas Cole
January 24, 2025 | Family
I had the pleasure of knowing Joan most of my life through my Aunt Wen (Marian). When my brothers and I were growing up, we loved listening to her English accent and thought she was exotic, but she was family to us, and made us feel part of her family. When I came back to Dallas periodically, my mother and I would go to Joan and Aunt Wen´s house for dinner, or to stay overnight, or for a "nightcap." Joan made the best gin and tonics! She always topped off her tall, icy G&T´s with a splash of...
Carolyn Cole
January 20, 2025 | Family
Joan was a great friend of Marian Cole, my aunt, who introduced me, my sibl
January 20, 2025 | Family
Joan was a great friend of Marian Cole, my aunt, who introduced me, my sibl
January 20, 2025 | Family
Joan was a great friend of Marian Cole, my aunt, who introduced me, my sibl
January 20, 2025 | Family
Joan was a great friend of Marian Cole, my aunt, who introduced me, my sibl
January 20, 2025 | Family
Dr. Chandler meant the world to me when I returned to college in my 40s. She was encouraging, supportive and a friend.
Joy Bradford
January 20, 2025 | School
This news hurts my heart. Dr. Chandler was my mentor at UTD and later, my very dear friend.
Betty Wiesepape
January 19, 2025 | Richardson, TX
