Helen Chandler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Helen Louise Thomas Chandler was born February 15, 1942 to William and Ada Lorine Thomas in Toledo, OH. She departed this life on June 15, 2020 at 11:30 am at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was educated in the Toledo Public School system. Helen met and married Charles J. Chandler and to this union 4 children were born. Helen was a lifetime member of New Life C.O.G.I.C. She worked in various positions in the church, choir, musician for the sunshine band and usher guild. In her youth she enjoyed attending Y.P.W.W with Mother Mary Ray being her teacher. Helen enjoyed singing with The Thomas sister’s. She had a melodic tone that could be distinguished by all. Helen worked for Lucas County Children Services and owned and operated her private daycare service. She later worked for Toledo Head Start as a foster grandparent. She was preceded in death by both parents, 2 sisters Shirley and Wilma. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband for 53 years Charles, children Charles E. Chandler (Patricia), Trina M Chandler, Tina L. Chandler, Christopher E. Chandler (Leslie), step-daughter Cassandra Hicks, siblings Sarah F. Forrest, Rosemary Koonce (James), Linda L. Thomas-Glover, Ronnie Thomas and Donn C. Thomas, 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and special niece Marla (La–La). Her beautiful life will forever be cherished. Wake service will be Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com

Helen Chandler

February 15, 1942 - June 15, 2020