WILMA JEAN CHANDLEY Obituary (1934 - 2020)

Wilma Jean (Keys) Chandley, 86, received her wings Thursday, June 18, 2020 following a brief illness. She joined her heavenly family with great celebration, her nervous soul at peace while those left behind morn her passing. Born Feb. 25, 1934 in Greene County, she lived most of her life in Tennessee. She also spent time in Charlotte, N.C., Greenwood, S.C., and Rainsville, Al.. She retired from Magnavox and Big Lots, both in Greeneville to spend her most enjoyable time as a Momma, Mimi, great-Mimi, and a great-great Mimi. She was preceded in departing by her husband of 60 years: Ottis Chandley, Jr; her parents: Ross and Mildred (Dotson) Keys; one brother and sister-in-law: Phillip (Buster) and Betty Keys; and one brother-in-law: Charles Arrowood. She is missed by two sons and their families: Gary and Tina (Pridemore) Chandley of Telford and Ric and Charlene (Wills) Chandley of Greeneville. Four grand-children and their families: Misty (Chandley) Parker and Marty of Baileyton, Kristy (Chandley) Najar and Nadim Jr of Greeneville, Adam and Jessica ( Manis) Chandley of Tampa and Dena Lawson; seven great grand-children: Gabby McWilliams, Katie Jones, Sidney Najar, Savanah Chandley, Cameron Chandley, Henry Chandley, and Hannah Hill, and one great- great grandson: Adrian McWilliams. Two brothers and their families: David and Linda Keys, Bill and Phyllis Keys; two sisters and their families: Shirley and Glea Broyles, and Betty Arrowood of Charlotte. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and her very special family at Horse Creek Church of God where she attended and loved very much. She loved participating in several of the churches activities: including Bible School, vegetable canning, and yard sales. Visitation will be Monday, June 22, 2020 from 4-7PM at Jeffers Chapel in Afton. Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Horse Creek Church of God Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Marsha Salyer & Golden Sunshine Class. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Horse Creek Church of God at 900 Old Jonesborough Road, Chuckey, TN 37641. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of WILMA JEAN CHANDLEY, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.