Melva Lee Chandler
September 10, 1935 ~ February 14, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Melva Lee Chandler, 81, of Asheville, died peacefully at her home beside her family after a long illness.
A native of Yancy Co., she was a daughter of the late Fred E. and Leel M. McKinney. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Iva Jean Barker and Shirley McKinney, and brothers Bruce, Clay, Howard, and Wallace McKinney.
Surviving are her significant other, James Chandler; her daughter, Sharon Chandler of Swannanoa; son, Allan (Mike) Chandler of Swannanoa; one grandchild; sisters Iris McKinney of Maryland, and Hattie Bailey of Arizona; and brother Eddie McKinney of Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd., with the Rev. James Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Skyview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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I am sadden to hear the loss of Sweet Melva we worked together at Clothes works… Sending love and prayers to her and her family
I knew Melva when we both worked at Kearfott (many years ago). She was a nice and kind person.
Sharon I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers. And may God bring you comfort and peace and strength during this time of your loss.