Willena Chandler
Willena Chandler passed away on her 92nd birthday on December 9, 2020.
She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. She graduated from Central High School class of 1946 and retired from the Chattanooga Public Schools in 1993 after working at Eastdale Elementary, Dalewood Junior High, and Brainerd High School as a secretary.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, E. J. Chandler; parents, William Ling and Anna Tallent Ling; and three sisters, Anna Marie Swart, Ruth Cates, and Lillian Steinmann.
She is survived by her son, Bill Chandler (Lisa); daughter, Teresa Manning (Richard); as well as fivegrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Willena loved and was beloved by her entire extended family. Willena was very active in the community as long as her health permitted and also enjoyed the companionship of many friends whom she loved.
There will be an informal remembrance (with social distancing and masks) by her gravesite at Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Hixson, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17.
In lieu of flowers, Willena requested for donations to be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Fund at Brainerd Baptist Church.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.