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Terry Lee Chandler

1951 - 2017

Terry Lee Chandler obituary, 1951-2017, Carlsbad, NM

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Terpening & Son Mortuary

611 W. Grand Ave.

Artesia, New Mexico

Terry Chandler Obituary

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at Faith Baptist Church for Terry Lee Chandler of Carlsbad, NM. Mrs. Chandler, 65, passed away on July 4, 2017 in Jupiter, FL. Pastor Michael Elliott will officiate at the service with burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers are Theodore Briggs, Chris Trew, Mickey Pittman, Gary Taylor, Ray Westall, Baron Chandler, Shane Gray and Kenny Pittman. There will be visitation on Friday, July 7, from 1:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. at Terpening & Son Mortuary. Terry was born on September 27, 1951 in Artesia, NM; te daughter of Johnny R. Gray and Bobbie D. (Till) Gray. On February 26, 1968 she married Doug Chandler in Lovington, NM. She was a housewife and a member of Faith Baptist Church and the National Hot Rod Association. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband Doug of Carlsbad; son Brandon Chandler of Carlsbad; brother Johhny Gray and wife Terry of Jupiter, FL; aunt Eva Sue Green of Artesia; 3 grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Terpening & Son Mortuary. Please remember Mrs. Chandler online at www.artesiafunerals.com.

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Published by Carlsbad Current-Argus on Jul. 7, 2017.

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Robert Beresford

September 4, 2017

Terry thank you for everything you did to help me after our crew vehicle accident in 2001. We became friends and my life is better for knowing you. You will be missed always. R.I.P. Terry. Your grateful friend, Robert Beresford

August 18, 2017

Don and I will very much miss Terry's smile while she was up on the line. Drag racing was fortunate to have Terry. She was bigger than life and gentle and quiet at the same time. God Bless

Brennen Garcia

August 8, 2017

I will missed you. Rest in Peace.

David and Gabrielle Mathews

July 11, 2017

Our condolences to the Chandler family. Terry was my husbands boss and although I met her only once, I knew she was a very caring lady. At the end of the day the worker who closed that day was required to text her the sales for the day and she would always say the nicest things. We will always remember that about her.

Geoffrey Hershberger

July 9, 2017

May God bless and comfort everyone dear to Mrs. Terry Chandler. Thank you Mrs. Chandler for your kindness to others.

Sally Leonti

July 9, 2017

I was able to briefly talk with Terry the last couple of years in Sonoma, and I'm very grateful for that opportunity. And of course always saw her on tv with the teams. What a wonderful woman. My deepest condolences to her family, DSR & NHRA family and all her friends. Hold on tight to all of the good memories. We will never forget you Terry, and your beautiful smile. RIP

Judith McEuen

July 9, 2017

My thoughts & prayers are with your Family, Terry. I know the pain they are enduring. My younger brother, Larry who was also born in1951lost his battle with glioblastoma multiform in 2007. I will always remember you out there on the start line at the drag races!

Tony & Gwenn Bivens

July 9, 2017

My husband, grandson and I met Terry about 10 years ago. She was a joy to be around. As busy as she was at the track, she always took the time to say hello and get our love hugs. She was a wonderful lady. So fortunate are we to have had the opportunity to spend time with her. We loved her so; she was a dear friend and we will miss her terribly.

Our deepest condolences to the Gray and Chandler families at this time.

Carla Drake

July 9, 2017

God Bless your family, even though I didn't know Terry personally her legacy will never be forgotten and her works will be jewels in her crown.

Mark Bigbie

July 9, 2017

I want to send my condolences to the Chandler and Gray family. I met Terry years ago and didn't get to visit but just a minute. But you could tell her smile and Nice to met you was as genuine as her Dads John R Johnny C and many more of the family, and the wonderful sponsorships that she mothered. Seeing her get so excited as Tommy or Jack put the hammer down at the strip, win or loose was fun to watch. I didn't know she had past until second round and saw Tim Wilkerson say they were going to miss her. The tears came. She will be missed by all! Gods Speed Mrs. Infinite Hero

Ron Bergen

July 9, 2017

She was and always will be one of great women of drag racing she helped numerous people on and off the track with make a wish foundation and infinite heroes foundation. I met her a few years ago while working the starting line for summer nationals at raceway park she took my son David to the pits and had her crew chief give him a piston signed that was just used in the car during the last run down the track and my son still has it to this day. She will be missed May her soul RIP and from my family to hers my condolences Terry was loved by millions.

Kathy Blevins

July 9, 2017

Prayers for Terry's family as well as her DSR and NHRA families. A beautiful lady inside and out!

Abel Sr Baldazo

July 9, 2017

I met Terry Chandler about 2 years ago I had always seen her at NHRA races on the television I was at the races in Dallas she was coming out of the pits for Tommy Johnson Jr I told her that I had been seeing her on TV. One of the nicest Lady I have ever met it was a honor to get to know her her smile will really be missed at the races.

Debra Ousley

July 8, 2017

From all of us at Crop Duster racing, we send are heartfelt sympathy to all the family and friends of this wonderful woman. God surely welcomed you personally.

Jim Ferderer

July 8, 2017

Terry will be missed by all of her"racing family" along with all who's lives she touched. Her generosity for sponsoring her cars to help both the Make A Wish and Infinite Hero charities will never be forgotten. My condolences to the Gray and Chandler families. She will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Terry.

Rick and Brenda West

July 8, 2017

God Bless you Doug and the family

John Holmes

July 7, 2017

My most sincere condolences to the family and all the friends. Terry will be missed. Awesome lady! God Bless.

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Terpening & Son Mortuary

611 W. Grand Ave., Artesia, NM

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10:00 a.m.

Faith Baptist Church

401 S. 20th, Artesia, NM

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8

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Woodbine Cemetery

200 E. Hermosa Drive, Artesia, NM

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