Judy Kimble Chandler
June 10, 1936 ~ November 14, 2020
Born in:
San Antonio, TX
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJudy Kimble Chandler, 84, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, in Asheville, N.C.
Judy was born June 10, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Ace A. Kimble and Jewell Williams Kimble. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Morgan Chandler, Jr. and her daughter, Melinda Chandler Hill.
Judy was a graduate of Carrizo Springs High School and Texas A&I University. She married in 1958, spending most of her life on a ranch in Sarita, TX, and their beach house in Riviera Beach with her husband, where they raised their two children. Judy could light up an entire room with her joyous laugh. Judy started her teaching career at Our Lady of Consolation School in Vattman, TX, where she taught for two years, followed by 8 years in Brooks County and 25 years at Riviera High School. She was a member of the Women’s Club of Kingsville and Riviera United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Robert Chandler (Jo); grandchildren Misty Hill, Summer Hill O’Conner (Joey), Sarah Chandler, and Henry Chandler; great grandchildren Kasen Weaver and Ila O’Conner; brother Brady Kimble (Diana); sisters-in-laws Joyce Chandler King and Mimi Chandler Zoch; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the entire staff at Givens Healthcare Center who lovingly cared for her.
Due to Covid-19, memorial services will be held in Texas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riviera United Methodist Church, PO Box 65, Riviera, TX 78379 or Givens Healthcare Center, 2360 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Mrs. Chandler was my teacher in high school in Riviera, Texas (1984-1987). She challenged us to use our minds and to think and she always had an interesting story or anecdote to tell. Teachers are more often appreciated after the fact especially when you teach a bunch of teenagers who would rather be somewhere else than in class. I never truly thanked her so I will say it now, “Thank you Mrs. Chandler for being a part of my education and putting up with me.” And I add my condolences for her family and loved ones, may you find peace and comfort in each other and in your memories of her.