February 23, 1933 – March 7, 2022
Ruth Ann Chandler, 89, of Shoals, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at her residence.
Born February 23, 1933, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Ora and Helena (Riney) Crays. She married Forrest Chandler on May 30, 1953, and he preceded her in death on October 24, 1991. Ruth Ann was a graduate of Shoals High School class of 1951, worked in the cafeteria at Shoals High School for many years, and was a member of the Loogootee Christian Church.
Surviving is her children, Forrest L. “Sonny” (Lisa) Chandler and Jim (Rosanne) Chandler; grandchildren, Jeremy (Dayna) Chandler, Josh Jones, and Courtney Chandler; great-grandchildren, Eli Chandler, Noah Larson, and Riley Chandler; two sisters, Mary Jane Isaacs, and Linda (Darrell) Abel; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jeff Chandler; and two brothers, Bob and Jack Crays.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Spring Hill Cemetery, with Pastor Ed Frost officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Queen-Lee Chapel. Services are under the direction of the Queen-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Shoals.
