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Geraldine Chandler Obituary
She was a 1940 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana. Geraldine was a devoted homemaker and loving mother. For 25 years she served the local youth of Gary as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. Geraldine was a faithful member of the First AME Church in Gary before moving her membership to Second Christian Church in Jefferson City. She belonged to the Nora F. Taylor Missionary Society (Rachel Unit), was on the stewardship board and taught Sunday school. While in Gary she was also a member of the Gary Library Club and past president of the #64 Block Club. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Geraldine is survived by her children, Rena O. Davis (Wilbert) of Jefferson City and Richard S. Chandler (Denise) of Arlington, Texas; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Chandler; and sons, Fred L. and Ronald A. Chandler.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at First AME Church of Gary, Indiana. Home Going Celebration to begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Virgil Woods officiating. Interment following at Evergreen Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the First AME Church of Gary, Indiana, the American Diabetes Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Chandler
Amanda McClard
August 4, 2024
Remembering you today Ms. Geraldine! You were an amazing kind God loving woman and I know you´re up there smiling down at us!
Joshua Alexander Chandler
October 26, 2022
Joshua Alexander Chandler
October 26, 2022
First and foremost, I would like for everyone to understand that Grandma was and will always be without a doubt, the exact and absolute pinnacle for exemplary actions of love from within a person. As her eldest great-grandson, I had to constantly remind myself, that it's not just about what you are doing, but as well as how you're going about it. So of course in the eyes of Grandma and the other great-grandchildren, I was to make a choice. Be an exemplary example or not be one. Because of Grandma, I was confident enough to start my own business back in April of 14th 2020 with a successful track record to match. My next project is to start my nonprofit very soon. Its mission is to help innovate blacks as well as minorities to become prowess in digital literacy. So because of Grandma showing and expressing her love to me and the world, I just find it only right to express that love back into the world. Love you forever and always Grandma. Hope to make you so very proud. Your Legacy will continue to Live within Us, made of nothing but Love.
Amanda McClard
August 30, 2022
I had the honor of caring for Ms. Geraldine while I worked at Stonebridge. She was a wonderful woman and I will miss her greatly!
Joyce Pompey (Yolanda Friend)
August 18, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
GRETA HEARD
August 18, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis M Taylor
August 14, 2022
The Taylor family send out our deepest condolences. We have pleasant childhood memories of her and her father Uncle RC
Demetrius powers
August 14, 2022
The Chandlers were such great blessing to first church that I will always cherish my memories of Ms Chandler and her common sense wisdom. May God continue to bless your family and l will always be grateful to have her in my life.
Antoinette Succonnino
August 13, 2022
My condolences to the family. I will always remember You and Uncle Fred coming to Indiana to visit and staying with you and remembering all the good times and vacations we have went on. Love you always Aunt Jerry you will never be forgotten Rest in Heaven
Antoinette Succonnino
August 13, 2022
My condolences to the family. I will always remember the times Me & my family coming down to Indiana staying with You and Uncle Fred you will never be forgotten. Love you always Aunt Jerry Rest in Heaven
Delores Carraway Gibson
August 12, 2022
My prayers and condolences to your entire family.
Lynette Green Brunson
August 12, 2022
"ANGELS SINGING " - I can hear the angels singing, so far but yet so near. Their angelic voices so sharp and so clear. The most beautiful sound that I've ever heard, Was the angels in heaven singing the great speckled bird. Their voices singing praises to The Lord with fear. With voices of the sweetest you'll ever want to hear. I can see them singing around God's throne. Singing hallelujah another sheep has come home. Angels singing unto The Lord, All in harmony in one accord. Sing on, Geraldine Chandler. From the Brunson/Williams Family - Lynette Green Brunson, Marvin Brunson, Robert K. Williams, Sr. (God Son), Ashley Williams, Jasmine Williams, & Robert K. Williams, Jr.
Lynette Green Brunson
August 12, 2022
We are friends from "Girl Scouts at First A.M.E. Church to Retirement." (Rena Chandler Davis, Lynette Green Brunson, and Lelia Dority Phillips) We were there when your Mom turned 100 years; we are with you today
May God continue to comfort you and RIchard each and every day.
Glenda Dillon
August 12, 2022
God took an Angel home on Monday, the sweetest & most beloved Aunt I've known from childhood. I'm missing you aunt Jerry but looking forward to seeing you again! All my . Glenda& family
Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr
August 12, 2022
To the family,
101. 101 is a blessing. Don't cry tears of sadness but tears of joy. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Most High God bring you peace during this time.
Gwendolyn West
August 12, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Scott
August 12, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Duane and Wanda Rogers
August 12, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to Rena and Richard and family.
Lorraine Chandler
August 11, 2022
My heart felt condolence to Rena and Richard and to all of the family. My memories of Geraldine are those times sitting on the porch listening to her tell how the children growed up. And how she was well pleased. Jerry was a wonderful wife and mother grandmother and aunt. I truly will miss my sister-in-law. Time and separation will take you away from things .And that I'm sorry that we didn't take time later on in life to once again have those talks. But I will cherish all of her memories and keep them close to my heart. love you all
auntie Rainey.
Doris Newby Armstrong
August 11, 2022
My sincere condolences to Rena and her family on the loss of your beloved Mother. May God continue to give you peace and comfort knowing that she is in the arms of our Lord and Savior. From your classmates of 1960 Gary Roosevelt High School.
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