Maxine Finster Chandler Anderson, age 86, passed away in Garland, Texas on August 21, 2011. Maxine was born July 23, 1925 in Cass County, Indiana to Joseph and Ersie Billhimer Finster. She served as a member of the Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII and graduated as an RN from Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Kokomo, Indiana in 1947. Maxine married Joseph Chandler in 1949. To this union was born Deborah Eileen and Steven Kent Chandler. Maxine was a member of the St. Pius X Catholic Community since 1957. Joseph passed away February 8, 1983. Maxine retired her nursing career in 1989 while with the U.S. Postal Service and married William Anderson Jr. They traveled throughout all 50 states and in Europe. Maxine was an active member of St. Anne’s Circle, NARFE # 2105, Dallas Business and Professional Women, and the Over 55 Parish Club. Maxine was preceded in death by Joseph Chandler, William Anderson Jr., her parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by children- Deborah Eileen and George Koehler, Steven Kent and Teresa Chandler; grandchildren- Theresa Anne and Richard Smith, Joanna Marie Koehler, Stefanie Lynn and Scott Kimray, and Brian Joseph Chandler; great granddaughters- Amanda Catherine and Elizabeth Michelle Smith; sister- Millie Sikes; brother- Jay and Ruth Finster. The family will receive friends 6 pm – 8 pm on Tuesday August 23rd at Sparkman/ Crane Funeral Home with recitation of the Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd. Dallas 75218 on Wednesday August 24th at 10 am, with Rev. Danilo Ramos, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Dallas at www.catholicharitiesdallas.org.
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