Mary “Ellen” Chandler, 84, of Taylors, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 08, 2018. She was born in Greenwood, SC to Orlene and William Baxter Powell and worked briefly as a seamstress before dedicating her life to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Bernard; and her brother, Billy. Ellen is survived by her daughters: Janice Webb (John), Myra Chandler, and Jane Sanders (David); granddaughters, Kelli Sewell (John) and Audrey Ollison (Darius); and great-grandsons, Chandler and Ethan Sewell. Her funeral will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Mackey Funerals and Cremations Century Drive, with a visitation beforehand beginning 10:00 AM. Dr. Charles Hill will officiate and burial will follow in the White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Fellowship Church, 3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer, SC 29650, www.tfcgreenville.org. Online condolences may be left at www.mackeymortuary.com.
