Bessie Chandler-Williamson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bessie Chandler-Williamson of Newberry, South Carolina, born in Prosperity, South Carolina, who passed away on April 28, 2021 at the age of 74. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie Chandler-Williamson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lemuel Bookman and Janet Lindsay Bookman; her husband James Chandler; her daughter Teresa Chandler; and her siblings, Myrtle Holman, Fred Bookman, Lemuel Bookman and Reverend Larry Bookman.
She is survived by: her children, Patsy Chandler of Newberry, SC, Mary Jane Chandler of Newberry, SC, Lisa Boyd (Mark), Juanita Chandler of Columbia, SC, James Chandler (Victoria) of Irmo, SC and Benjamin Chandler of Columbia, SC; her siblings, Dorothy Mae Wheeler of Prosperity, SC, Annette Abney of Prosperity, SC, Mary Hair of Prosperity, SC, Betty Wilson of Prosperity, SC and James Bookman (Ada) of Newberry, SC; her close friend Robert Watts; and her sister-in-law Reverend Tina Bookman. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren.
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