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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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07/01/1936 – 08/27/2022
Greeleyville
Funeral Services
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Chandler will be conducted by the Rev. David H. Lauten of First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, and the Rev. J. Wilson Bradham, III, nephew of Mrs. Chandler’s, of Georgetown, SC, at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Union Presbyterian Church of Salters, SC.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716; the Foundation Fighting Blindness, PO Box 45740, Baltimore, MD 21297-5740; The First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201, the Cemetery Fund of Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Barbara Ellen Phillips Chandler, widow of Harold Small Chandler of Greeleyville, SC, died in Inpatient Hospice Care at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC, on Saturday, August 27, 2022.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Chandler will be conducted by the Rev. David H. Lauten of First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, and the Rev. J. Wilson Bradham, III, nephew of Mrs. Chandler’s, of Georgetown, SC, at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Union Presbyterian Church of Salters, SC.
Mrs. Chandler was born July 1, 1936, in her parents’ home on the Phillips Farm in the Cedar Swamp Community of Williamsburg County, the eldest child of Leslie Jervais Phillips and Annie Kathryn McClary Phillips. Early in life, she was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, and attended Cedar Swamp School through 6th grade. A Class of 1954 graduate of Kingstree High School, she then took correspondence courses in bookkeeping and secretarial science. Before her marriage on May 19, 1956, to Harold Chandler, she kept books for several businesses in Kingstree, including Pee Dee Chemical Company, Floyd Brothers Motor Company, Cunningham, Clark & Poole, Architects, and Dr. Keith F. Sanders. Upon marriage, she made her home with her husband on the Ross Chandler farm near Greeleyville, where they reared their two sons Phillip, and Andy, and where she became the farm’s bookkeeper. Barbara and Harold were married for fifty-two years before his death on August 21, 2008. She joined McDowell Presbyterian Church in Greeleyville, where she was active in the Women of the Church, serving for many years as Sunshine chairman, in which position she visited, wrote cards and letters, and delivered gifts to many shut-ins of her church and community. She was also Past Worthy Matron of Eugene Chapter # 137, Order of the Eastern Star, in Kingstree, serving beside and with her husband as Worthy Patron. Her faith and family were of utmost importance to her. She enjoyed reading and studying her Bible, as well as sewing and cooking for her family before blindness from Retinitis Pigmentosa prohibited her from doing so.
In September 2008, following the death of her husband, she moved to Columbia, where she was a resident, in succession, of Sterling House, The Palmettos of Parklane [founding resident], and NHC Healthcare – Parklane during her later years. In those facilities, she made numerous friends, but spent many hours listening to her Talking Bible, and enjoying visits from family and friends in her circle at McDowell Presbyterian Church, and from the ministers, elders, deacons, and a special care team from First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Mrs. Chandler remained a faithful member of McDowell Presbyterian Church for sixty years until, sadly, it was dissolved as an active congregation in 2017.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Joseph Phillips of Andrews, SC. She is survived by her two sons, Phillip Harold Chandler and his wife Lillie June McElveen Chandler of Sumter, and Andrew Watson Chandler and his wife Catharine Adderton Redd Chandler of Columbia. In addition, she is survived by three grandchildren, Lillie Kathryn Chandler Smith and her husband, Clifford Paul Smith; William Phillip Chandler and his wife Christin Louise Smith Chandler, all of Sumter; and Samuel Andrew “Sam” Chandler of Columbia and UNC-Charlotte, as well as four great grandchildren: Lillie Caroline Smith, Weston Eugene Smith, Addison Grace Chandler, and Raylan James Chandler, all of Sumter. Surviving also are her sister, Hazel Kathryn Phillips Bradham of Kingstree, and three brothers, Rev. L. Jervais Phillips, Jr. and Sally Reynolds of Murrells Inlet, SC; Julian Hale Phillips and his wife Myrtis Ann Lee Phillips of Florence, SC; and Reuben DuBose Phillips and his wife Marilyn Kirton Phillips of Kingstree, sister-in-law, Norma Ruth Edgin Phillips of Myrtle Beach, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Chandler’s family expresses many thanks to the doctors, nurses, CNAs, and staffs over the past fourteen years at Sterling House, The Palmettos of Parklane, and NHC Healthcare, Parklane. In addition, much appreciation is given to the doctors, nurses, and staffs of 8th Floor West, and Inpatient Hospice Care of Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716; the Foundation Fighting Blindness, PO Box 45740, Baltimore, MD 21297-5740; The First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201, the Cemetery Fund of Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Williamsburg Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC is assisting the family with arrangements.
Reubens, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this sad time.
Such a well, written obituary to honor the life of a dear, Christian lady whose smile could brighten any room. I have fond memories in my childhood of the visits she and Harold had in our home where we were often gifted jelly, sweet potatoes, or other goodies from the farm. May memories of good times bring joy and the knowledge of eternal life in heaven’s glory for Barbara bring peace to all.
With love,
To all the Chandlers children, grandchildren and great grands, was so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. She meant a lot to all of us especially all of the ex-members of McDowell . It saddened me reading her obituary and remembering all the great times we all had as a group of Church members and our work as a woman’s group of which she seldom missed. Please except my condolences and know that we are thinking of by you at this time. God bless!
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. When we lose a loved one in death, the pain, the grief and the feeling of helplessness can seem unbearable. The Bible promises, “God is near to the brokenhearted.” She will be missed, but she left a lot of great memories and it’s those memories that will keep you smiling and your hearts full. With God by your side and the love of your family and friends, you’ll find the strength and grace to see you through this journey. Love you all.
We are thinking of all of you with love.
Len B. and Claire Hudson (Watts) Gaskins
My thoughts and prayers for the entire Phillips family. I remember Barbara very well as a kind and thoughtful young lady who was always friendly and helpful to those of us a few years behind her at KHS. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I remember her as the older daughter of a super nice Cedar Swamp family with her leading the pack. Mr Leslie was a favorite friend with whom we shared many pokes,jokes, and pleasantries. All the brothers were well known to me being very close to Jervais and Julian in particular.
All those who knew her have received a blessing from this very thoughtful and kind person.
Prayers for strength and Peacefulness in your hearts through this time of grief.. Barbara will always live on in your hearts 💕 and all the memories you shared together ❤️ 🙏 Gob Bless 🙌
Phillip and Andy, I’m so sorry for your loss. B Barbara certainly struggled these last years. Harold was such a good friend to Milton and Mr. Howard. He would visit and they would talk about farming for hours. The Chandlers were always a special blessing to them. May God comfort you as only He can do.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
So sorry for your loss.
May Gods presents comfort you.
The McLendon’s
Andy, I saw your mom a week ago when visiting her roommate. I am sorry to learn of her passing. She was an amazingly strong woman. It seems like many years ago when I met her. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
Andy, Catherine, and Sam – I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I am thinking of you.
Andy, Phillip, and family, I am very sorry to hear.of your Mother’s passing. I remember how Andy used to talk about his family. She sounds like a lovely lady. I know she will be missed.
Andy, with my delay in checking the obituaries I was not aware of your mother’s death. It was always a pleasure to know Barbara as a classmate and with my visit with her many years ago while you were helping me with my Kingstree home or was it our sharing stories about my cousin Wylma. Anyway please accept my condolences.