Alice Chandler
Alice Chandler, 82 of Richwood, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior Tuesday April 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at the Ohio State Medical Center. Her positive attitude, kindness and appreciation for others was unmatched even in her last days.
She was born October 9, 1938 in Fayette County to the late Clyde and Mildred (Parsons) Sayre. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ivan L. Chandler, they were married March 29, 1957 in Essex and he died October 25, of 2020. She was also predeceased by a great grandson, Elijah Fife and brothers: Leo Sayre, Gene Sayre, Raymond Martin and Warren Sayre.
Alice was a lifelong member of the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church and was very active in her service to the church and her community. She was a member of the WSCS, cooked countless funeral dinners, alumni dinners and catered many special events. When the church was between pastors, she would even preach on Sunday morning. Her faith was unshakable and the life she lived was a testimony to that faith.
Alice had worked at the former IGA in Richwood and made many friends there, she had also worked at Tecumseh in Marion. She then finished her working career as the Head Cook for the North Union Schools. People came from far and wide for her homemade chicken and noodles.
Alice won her battle with breast cancer, however the chemo ruined her kidneys, so for the last 6 years, she has been on dialysis. She loved her dialysis friends and nurses. She was known to them as “Grandma Alice”.
There was always a game on with Alice, she loved her North Union Wildcats and the OSU Buckeyes.
She also enjoyed trees, flowers, working in her yard, fishing and traveling.
Her entire family was the light of her life and greatest joy!
Surviving are her daughters: Vickie (Eric) Willey of Prospect and Susan Walker of Ostrander.
Grandchildren: David Chandler (Lindsey) Willey, Kacie Biggs, Jason (Heather) Willey, Amanda (Matt) Fife and Whitney (Justin) Wright.
Great grandchildren: Layla and Laynie Willey, Jace Biggs, Logan, Sydney, Henry and Eugene Willey, Ryan Drum, Reihna Wright and Ellie and Josiah Fife
Brothers: Lawrence (Joyce) Sayre of Spout Springs, Va., Ralph (Sally) Sayre of Marion, Paul (Carole) Sayre of Toledo, Lloyd (Rita) Sayre of Marion and Frank Sayre of Marion
Funeral services will be held Monday April 19, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate, burial will follow in the Price Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to the North Union Athletic Boosters 401 N. Franklin St. Richwood, Ohio 43344
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home