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Chandra Evans Lightner
Mrs. Lightner, the daughter of Jones Alonzo Belk, Jr. and Linda Evans Belk, was born July 12, 1970 in Charlotte, NC. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Carolinas Medical Center.
Funeral services will be Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 1:00 PM at Victory Christian Center in Charlotte, NC, with Pastor Robin Gool officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. A visitation will precede the service at 12:00 noon.
Chandra will forever be in the hearts of her husband, Lockee Lightner; three daughters, Kirsten Ratliff, Stephanie Ratliff, and Bobbi Mayfield; two sons, Steven Mayfield II and her precious newborn, Logan Evans Lightner; her grandmother, Grace Rhett; half-sister, Frenchetta Brinkley; step-sister, Robin Jones; step-brothers, Erik Belk and Keith Jones; and aunts, uncles, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Chandra was a beautiful, vibrant, intelligent young lady who had a deep desire to help others. This inspired her to pursue endeavors in the medical field, first entering into physical therapy and finally a career as a registered nurse. She thrust herself into her work, serving employers such as Carolinas Medical Center, Avante, Beverly Healthcare, and others. At the time of her death, Chandra was continuing her education at Winston-Salem State University.
Her lovely smile and generous spirit will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Arrangements have been entrusted to King's Funeral Home of Charlotte.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Feb. 8, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Chandra Lightner

77 Entries

Cynthia Fewell

February 7, 2007

Chandra, I think of you often and miss you so much. I will forever hold you in my heart and mind. Love you always.

Your cousin,
Cynthia

Joann Smith Lawyer

February 7, 2007

RIP Chandra. You are truly missed.

Lottie Harris

February 6, 2007

Chandra, you are always on my mind but you will forever remain in my heart. I miss you and love you.

Your Aunt Lottie

Inga Mayfield

February 5, 2007

Chandra, It has been a year since God called you home. You are truly missed. Your memory will forever live on. We love you!

Gail Simpson

March 20, 2006

Where do I begin. Chandra was and will forever be a big sister to me. When I heard about her passing I was out done. The news really hurt me being that it was not to long ago when me and my son went to her home to visit her and the family. Chandra took me under her wings as a little sister. What amazed me about Chandra is that I don't know how she managed to hold down 3 to 4 jobs rise her 4 children go to school, go through her up and downs and still have a smile on her face. I had the pleasure to work with Chandra @ Mercy Rehab and Avante. We looked out for each other in so many ways. There are so many and only positive words to explain Chandra. To her four children that I had many chances to meet. May GOD BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU as you all continue to grow. To her husband, continue to be strong and take care of Logan. Last but not least her Mother, family and friends that I know, prayer changes things, this I know so well. GOD BLESS. TO Chandra I will always love and miss you, Heaven is so lucky to have you. Rest in Peace.

Love,

Gail Simpson

Inga Mayfield-Davis

March 12, 2006

Chandra, It has been over a month since you went home and I still can not believe you are gone. You are truly missed and will forever be in our hearts. Little Bobbi is a small version of you. I had her this past Saturday and she spoke of you often and told me she wanted to be a nurse like her mommy. We share so many stories and memories of you. We love you very much.

Joann Smith Lawyer

February 14, 2006

Chandra you will be greatly missed!

Love Joann and family

Wanda Whipple

February 14, 2006

I have very fond memories of Chandra that began as teens growing up. Chandra helped me get a job working with her at Service Merchandise in high school, we had fun back then, we both went on to become nurses and recently spoke of our plans to further our educational preparedness, I remember the last smile I saw on her face at Mercy Hospital, during lunch, she glowed - as she rubbed her belly, smirked, and spoke of her soon to arrive baby, her husband and children. That's what she was about loving people, family and helping others. All who knew you will truly miss you, rest in peace.

Tiffany Golden

February 14, 2006

In Loving Memory of My Dear Sister, Best Friend and Matron of Honor

Chandra...

You are a beautiful diamond to behold. With your rare, unsurpassed love you radiated the light of Christ and the brilliant cut of God. Like a diamond formed under extreme conditions of high temperature and pressure, you exhibited depth, strength, and tenacity of character. Your life emanated the faith of God and your smile gave comfort and joy as you touched the lives of others, thereby, polishing and creating other diamonds in the rough. Your transparent nature gave forth a remarkable luster as you made it apparent to all who knew you that you were no diamond imitation cluster. The purpose for which God created you in your mother's womb made you an authentic diamond that could only be purchased by Him. When God looked into his beautiful, exquisite diamond, He saw His awesome image and said that "It was good." Then He called you home to be with Him into all eternity. The impact of your life has made you a highly coveted gem that has truly made our lives richer. Although your spirit man is with God, your memory remains within our hearts as we treasure the moments in which you were a part. You will never be forgotten because a true diamond is forever.

All My love,

Tiffany

Cynthia Fewell

February 14, 2006

My beloved cousin words can not say how much you touched our lives. We will miss your smile and caring ways. There was never a dull moment when you were around. We will always love and remember you through the five loving blessings you left here to continue your dreams. Rest in peace dear cousin I truely love you.

Cynthia

Sonja Jordan-Phillips

February 14, 2006

A magnetic smile, a kind word, and a warm spirit is what I will remember about Chandra. When you leave these great qualities, you remain in hearts and minds forever. Sweet rest Chandra....

Tisha Sinclair

February 13, 2006

I went to Garinger High School with Chandra, and I will always remember her beautiful smile. God bless you.

Tisha

Kim Paulus

February 13, 2006

To Chandra's family, what a joy to be around. She was a wonderful women and wonderful to her patients. Our family was touched by her in several ways, my Mom was in therapy at Mercy and is now at Beverly Health Care Renassisance. She was always happy and fun to be around.

Regards and much sympathy,

Kim Paulus

Theresa Miller

February 12, 2006

For anyone that hs ever met Candra, looked in her eyes, spoken to her, or heard her voice knows that the spark of the divine resided in her. My sympathy to the family on their tremendous loss, and praise for the tremendous love they have experienced. I worked with Chandra a few times at Mercy and saw her the day she celebrated the birth of her precious son.

Only God knows why any of our paths cross. Chandra treated everyone like her own family. I am honored to have known her for even a short time. She touched my spirit deeply. And I know she is "home" in His love.

Tim "Jabo" Hall

February 11, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Chandra Evans Lightner. I will miss her smile and her warm spirit. Chandra will always be apart of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her...especially the Garinger High school Family.

juneski(kiki) sullivan-wright

February 11, 2006

Chandra was truly a highly know person with lots of love a kind smiles for everyone I too went to Garinger high an she an I were good friends, so I just heard of her homecoming an she will truly be missed, may keep an continue to confront the family in thier time of need.

Melvina Rhynes

February 11, 2006

I had the pleasure of knowing Chandra @Garinger High School. She was a good friend. Rest in peace Chandra, you will be greatly missed.

Carrie Mullins

February 11, 2006

I was blessed to have worked with Chandra at Avante. She had a beautiful smile and always so happy. She often spoke of her children with such joy and she would occasionally bring them to interact with the patients. She really enjoyed her work and the patients loved her. I was always amazed how she managed all her hard work, school, and raising those beautiful children and still had that smile. She was such an inspiration and will be truely missed by all who knew her. I pray that God will comfort her family at this time.

Erika Harris

February 11, 2006

When I last saw Chandra at Mercy Hospital during my first med-surg clinical rotation we spoke about what had happened in our lives since high school. Chandra encouraged me to finish nursing school no matter how tough my instructor appeared and how far away graduation day seemed. Well graduation day is May 11, 2006. Thank you Chandra, those words and smile as always, were right on time.

Kara Irby Jones

February 10, 2006

My supervisor sent an email saying she was going to a homegoing celebration. When she returned she showed me lovely picture of the young woman who had transitioned. I was in total shock to see that it was Chandra and have been in shock ever since. I often wonder what's going on with my old friends and classmates, how everyone's doing; and it just saddens me to hear news like this. But I rejoice too in knowing that she's touched so many lives and was loved by many, including myself. To her family, may God continue to strengthen you all. Rest in peace, Chandra. You're home now.

mamye graham

February 10, 2006

I will miss you so much my sister. Thank you for reminding me to always put God first, then everything else is easier!

Vercia Grier

February 10, 2006

May the Work I've done, speak for me. May the Life I've lived, speak for me. May the Services I gave, speak for me. When I'm resting in my grave, and there's nothing to be said, May the Work I've done, Life I've lived and Services I gave speak for me. That's you Chandra, all of this speak for you!!!!!

God Bless

Brian Center Care, 2727 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28205

Jamie Jackson

February 10, 2006

I worked with Chandra at Avante of Charlotte when she was going to school to become a RN. She was always a hard worker and loved by her patients. However, what I remember the most about her is the beautiful glow that always surrounded her as she talked about her children. No matter what Chandra was going through she always gave the best of herself to her children. Now that I have a child, I will always keep that special piece of Chandra with me and use it in my life.

Chandra, my friend, I love you and I will miss you.

May God forever bless you and your family.

valerie short

February 9, 2006

I will truly miss Chandra. I was inspired by her motivation to achieve anything she set her mind to. What a Phenomenol woman!

Tracey Backus

February 9, 2006

I was very sorry to hear of Chandra's passing. I work at Beverly Health Care ...never worked directly with her but have heard how very nice and what a special person she was. I am also a neighbor in Bradfield Farms right down the street from you all. The whole community is praying for you and thinking of your family during this difficult time.

Tracey Backus

Georgetta Early- Wright

February 9, 2006

Chandra,

I only had the opportunity to meet you for a short time during some shifts we worked together at different nursing facilities, but how awesome of an impact you made on my life for me to remember you years later. It truly, truly is an honor to have met such an sweet, honest, and encouraging person. I will never ever forget that smile. As I cry, I smile just thinking of you, and your smile and the joy you brought just in the one or two shifts we worked together. You made it your business to know who I was and I thank you for that. Because of that you will live in my heart and thoughts forever. To your family, may the peace of God that surpasses all our understanding guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. You will truly, truly, truly be missed....

Tony Pace

February 9, 2006

Our hearts, prayers and sympathy go out to you and all of your family for this great loss. Words cannot even express how difficult this is for your family. Your neighbors, Tony and Ellen Pace

Karyn Petty-Elleby

February 9, 2006

To the family of Chandra Evans

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I met Chandra at Eastway Jr. High and we became fast friends throughout our high school days. Her warm, loving spirit will be missed by all. Trust God to get you through these most difficult hours. She's absent from the body, but NOT the MIND, HEART AND SOUL.

Tonya Tillman/Harris

February 9, 2006

Its so hard to believe...Chandra was sweet and kind young woman. Everytime I saw her she was always happy. I met Chandra when I was around 13 and I guess you can say we somewhat grew up together. We had some fun and memorable times together especailly during the summer in North Charlotte. I can honestly say that Chandra will be missed and that big smile of hers.

Missed but not forgotten.....

Tillman / Harris Family

Kimberly Freeman

February 9, 2006

Chandra you will be missed. Rest in peace.

Love,

Kimberly Armstrong

Cecilia Jones

February 9, 2006

"Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 To the family, may you find peace in knowing that Chandra's life was one of goodness and love and that she is home with her Heavenly Father. Just as He fulfilled these promises to her, so will He also fulfill them to her children and those that loved her.

Monica Easterling

February 9, 2006

I will truly miss you Ms. Chandra.

Mark M.

February 9, 2006

I never had the chance to meet Chandra, but I was very saddened to learn of her passing when I heard about it from a neighbor.

Reading about her here, I now know she must have been one very special person.

My sincere sympathies are given to her friends, co-workers, and most of all, her wonderful family.

May God comfort each of you in these difficult days. Bless you.

Monica & Nicole

February 9, 2006

Chandra was a very special woman,We enjoyed all of her conversation's as much as her beautiul smile. She has inspired us in ways she herself would never know. Her love for her children was beautiful. We are thankful to have had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be sadly missed yet never forgotten.

God bless your family.

Brian Center/Shamrock

Kelly stone

February 9, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with Chandra at Mercy Rehabilitation Center. She touched the lives of those she worked with and had a special way of motivating those around her. Her children were her inspiration. I know her spirit will continue in all of them and take them very far.

Tonya P. Hill

February 9, 2006

We wanted to extend our thoughts and prayres to Chandras family.Her laughter,generosity,smie and poise will always be remembered.We followed her through the years of Cochrane jr high and Garinger High school where she just as wonderful to be around.I met up with her again as a physical therapist assist and a RN at CMC hospital and met her wonderful family when I delivered baskets to her home.Her family was as warm and wonderful as she.We will miss her tremendously.May God continue to bring you peace and blessings.

Tonya,Billy and Thurman Hill

Lanisha Kirby

February 9, 2006

I will miss you, and I love you. You have always been there for me since I was small and I thank you for that. You will always have a place in my heart.

Jauqueia Graham

February 9, 2006

WOW,Where do I begin.What a privileged to know someone like Chandra.It's hard to find faithful and true people like her. There was never a dull moment when she was around, and the laughter just lit up the WHOLE room. We had so much to talk about when we were together .I talked to her Friday morning, and she was excited about life. I told her it was a shame that she had to have Logan for her to sit down and rest. You will never know how much you mean to me. I'll miss you and ALL your hair.

With Much Love

Keya&Tony Graham

Desean Brabham

February 9, 2006

Mrs. chandra was a very nice lady she was my mother cause I dont live with my mother I'm really going to miss here and how she treated me like one of her own.

Dre' Gabriel

February 9, 2006

I had the pleasure of attending Church and Garinger High School with Chandra. She had such a sweet spirit that caused everyone to like her. The two things that comes to mind when I think about her are her braces, and that beautiful smile. My heart goes out to her mother Linda, who taught my daughter in school, the husband and children while they continue to have joy in Jesus Christ during this time. Receive the peace of God! Chandra will be missed greatly.

Valerie Moore-Sharpe

February 9, 2006

To the family of Chandra Evans:

Our Prayers are with you as you mourn the lost of a wonderful person. God has once again picked a beauitful flower to be added to his garden. Continue to lean upon our Lord and Saviour, for he knows best. Her smile will continually be in our heart.

Cheryl Mayfield Brown

February 8, 2006

To the former Mrs. Chandra Mayfield: You bought so many happy days to my brother Steve until the very end of your precious life.You blessed our family with wonderful neices and a wonderful a nephew.

We will keep your spirit alive and always keep your legacy going strong with the many pictures we have of you with our family as we embraced you and the countless stories we will indeed always share with our nieces and nephew.

Forever a Mayfield - Forever my sister in law

Deborah Ferguson

February 8, 2006

Chandra was an instrumental part of Brian Center Shamrock. Her smile and caring touch that she gave to our residents will be deeply missed. All of the staff and residents of BCS were saddened to hear of Chandras passing. She was an incredible and inspirational woman who will continue to change lives, as she will forever be in our memory.

Tina Sobers

February 8, 2006

I am very sorry for your loss. My family will keep you in our prayers.

The Sobers family

Michael Nash

February 8, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and love ones,chandra you will be missed dearly in my heart,rest well.

Tamara Neely

February 8, 2006

I will always remember our times together and being there with you on last Thursday. You will never be forgotten!!

Tamara Neely

Toinette Laguerre

February 8, 2006

Chandra was truly one of God's Angels. She spread her love by helping others in her professions and had a passion for continuing her education. During a conversation that Chandra and I had a week before she went home to the Lord... she mentioned that her new hobby was "school". She was so confused about which field to pursue next because she wanted to experience them all. I had never met a person with such a devotion towards school. Chandra's passion for education, for her patient's, and most of all for her family will be mounted on a pedestal in my heart forever. God Bless all of you.

Tamara Thompson

February 8, 2006

May Chandra's smile, warm spirit and pleasant nature forever live in your hearts. As I think back to our days at Garinger Senior High, what I remember most is Chandra's smile.

Elaine Nelms

February 8, 2006

I had the pleasure of knowing Chandra for a short time at the Brian Center Nursing Care where my Father is a Resident. She was a lovely individual and will be missed.

My family would like to extend our deepest sympathy.

May God bless your family and supply you with peace and comfort in this sad time.

The Benner Family and

Stehanie Chisholm-Fields

February 8, 2006

Chandra was easy to love. She was beautiful and smart. Those of us at Charlotte Healthcare Center remember her. She will be missed. We all know that God has added another angel to his right hand.

Michelle Archer

February 8, 2006

Chandra, we only met but once but I feel that I have known you for some time. I know we shared the same goals, to see your girls Kirsten and Stephanie succeed. As you move on, know that I will continue to be here for Kirsten and Stephanie as their School Resource Officer and friend. I know you will be trully missed. I will continue to watch over them in your absence. Rest in Peace.

Sandra Morgan

February 8, 2006

Wow, Chandra, you touched my heart in so many ways. I did'nt know you very long, however, you will always be remembered in my heart. Working at Beverly Healthcare of Charlotte, together was a joy. I truly looked forward to talking to you on the weekends. You truly where a angel. You where always smiling and bringing joy to others. May you rest in peace my sister. Love ya sis in Christ Sandra Morgan

Kelly McArthur

February 8, 2006

You were a great aunt and you were always there for me. I'm going to miss you and all the times we spent together. Love Kelly and Kalani.

Jameina Mayfield

February 8, 2006

Chandra and I shared many special times together. The laughs, the shopping and the great cooking that she did. She will greatly be missed by all of her family and friends. Thank you for the cousins that you have blessed me with.

Selena McArthur

February 8, 2006

I will always remember your smile and your laughter. You worked hard and studied even harder to give your children every advantage.

Your spirit will live forever through the people who love you so.

amy brown

February 8, 2006

chandra you will surely be missed. we first meet at mercy and them at winston- salem state and from the beginning i knew you were one of gods angels.god has called you to do greater things at this time.may the sprit of the lord comfort your family in this time of sorrow.

your friend

amy

Diane Evans-Blake

February 8, 2006

It has been a joy and pleasure to know and work with Chandra over the past five years. I first met her at Avante of Charlote where she worked with hundreds of Pt.s as a Physical Tx. Assistant. She was admired and adored by all of her Pt.s. and co-workers; The Pt.'s would work for her when they would not work for anyone else. I also knew her as a Nurse, Mother and as a friend. She needed a clown for a birthday party for Bobbi and asked for my help. Yes, I played the clown.It was fun...Everyday working with Chandra was fun. I spoke to her last Friday morning and she told me about her new son, Logan, and bragged about all of the children. She was so proud of each of her children. If she could have made it an even dozen, she would had had more. I had planned to visit her on Saturday when I got the news than she had transcended.

All of us who have known her mourn her passing but we thank God for the opportunity to have shared time with her. Chandra was a beautiful person, on the inside as well as the outside. She was also a brillant scholar and leaves a legecy for all to admire. I know she loved her husband, Lockee and was so greatful for her Mother and Father. Chandra, WE LOVE YOU, WE BLESS YOU AND WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOU. You have taught us many lessons and shared much love. Peace and Love, Diane Evans-Blake, Speech Pathologist.

Angela McNeill

February 8, 2006

I have had the pleasure of working with Chandra in many different health related occupations. You have my deepest sympathy. She was a wonderful person. She was intelligent,funny,beautiful and a great young woman. I will remember her for the bright light that shined as she entered a room. She will be greatly missed.

Katie Sanders/Montie

February 8, 2006

Chandra was dearly loved by staff and patients when we worked together at Mercy Rehabilitation Center years ago. I always admired her hard work and motivation with all things in her life. Heaven is blessed to have a caring, loving angel in Chandra. The whole family will be in my prayers.

PAMELA P. LANIER

February 8, 2006

To the family of Chandra, I wanted to say I just received word from one of our Class Mates that, "Chandra" has been CALLED HOME TO THE LORD! I am truly hurt, and you know we may weep through the night but JOY COMES IN THE MORNING! PRAISE GOD!! I know this has to be SO HARD to loose such a Strong Women, Mother and Family Member.

May the Lord keep this Family wrapped up in his arms during this time of sorrow. Only God knows best and we can't question why. One thing we do know is that God has sent you another beautiful "ANGEL"!

May God Bless You All,

Pamela P. Lanier,

Garinger Class of 1989

Summerville, SC

Alison Pearce-Starkey

February 8, 2006

I worked with Chandra at Mercy Rehab several years ago where she worked as a physical therapist assistant. I got to know her well and always admired her ability to juggle so many priorities such as children, marriage and work in her day. I learnt of her untimely death just this morning and wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to her new husband, her family and all those beautiful children - I hope that they will have ample opportunity to know how much their Mom really loved and cared for them.

With Deepest Sympathy

Tonya Williams

February 8, 2006

Chandra was indeed a jewel, touching lives near and far. I went to Garinger High School with her. After graduating, I saw her from time to time in various locations. She always had a big smile on her face no matter when I saw her. My prayers are with her family in this time of sorrow. May God give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Please remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Chandra is in far better place now. Peace and Blessings to you!

Michelle

February 8, 2006

My heart goes out the the family and friends of Chandra. Though I didn't know her very well, I did have the opportunity to meet and speak with her on a few occasions. First and and last impression-- she was very sweet. GOD has just received another Angel. RIP Chandra

James Watson

February 8, 2006

To the family of Chandra:

Remember to lift up your eyes to the LORD for he is your help and strenght. Chandra will be in your hearts and minds forever,be blessed.

Babs Walker

February 8, 2006

I had the good fortune to work for a short time with Chandra at Mercy Rehab. Chandra was a beautiful woman with a big heart. She was always a ray of sunshine and she also shown the light of Christ in her dealings with all people. I know she is with our Father now, and we will see her again in that sweet by and by. We love you Chandra.

With loving memories,

Babs

Carla "Candy" Hopkins

February 8, 2006

My heart goes out to the children. I grew up with Chandra and the thing I will remember most about her is that beautiful smile. It would light up the darkest night. May God comfort and strengthen you all in your time of sorrow.

Keeping you all in my prayers.

Carla

Carolyn Shepard

February 8, 2006

Randy Baehre and I send our condolences to you all. We knew Chandra from our days working at the Blossom Shop. We are so sorry for your loss.

Carolyn Shepard

Mitzy Parker-Sanders

February 8, 2006

Chandra was a wonderful person whom I met as she was matriculating at Mercy School of Nursing. We shared fun moments and spiritual inspirations. God doesn't make mistakes and wanted another angel to join Him in Heaven. Wishing you Gods speed and forever you all are in my prayers.

Lottie Harris

February 8, 2006

Chandra, you were more than just a niece to me. You had become a very big part of me. I will always love and miss you but I know that you are with mama and Arthur now.

Ramona Burris

February 8, 2006

Ramona Burris

I really enjoyed our friendship throughout the years. We were cheerleaders together at Eastway Jr High School.

Tameki Stack

February 8, 2006

With deep sympathy to the family. Chandra was a bright spirit on earth as I am sure she will be in heaven.

With Love,

Tameki

Antoinette Mayfield

February 8, 2006

Chandra may your spirit live on in the beautiful legacy of your children.

May God comfort your family. Rest in peace. Thanks for the opportunity of knowing you.

Sabrina Williams

February 8, 2006

I regret not knowing Chandra, but as Lockee's wife, I'm positive she was an excellent woman, mother and wife. My sympathies are extended to her entire family.

Sonya McDaniel

February 8, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with Chandra at Avante and she was a very bright and cheerful person to be around. My heart became very heavy when I heard of her passing, we all shared stories of our life and children at work.

I will pray that her children, Husband, and parents have strength.

The Lord makes no mistakes when calling his children home. Some of us finish his vision and purpose much sooner than others. She will be missed!

With Loving thoughts,

Sonya McDaniel

Tarlena Lowery

February 8, 2006

Chandra we will miss you so much, words cannot explain. All the laughs and good times we had will never be forgotten. You are in our hearts. Your cousin, Tarlena.

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