Mrs. Mary Bell Chandler

Mary Bell was a graduate of Mabank High School, where she met her husband, James Martin Chandler. They were married on July 9, 1946 in Mabank, TX. She was a loyal and dedicated wife to her loving husband for 74 years. They attended the Church of Christ and were baptized together shortly after they were married. This was just the beginning of their journey together. Mary Bell was a loyal and faithful Christian, who loved the Lord.

Mary Bell took great pride in being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker, caring for her husband and five children. Some of her hobbies included painting, fishing, quilting and sewing clothes for her girls and their dolls. Mary Bell was an amazing cook and loved preparing meals for her family and friends. She canned vegetables from her own garden. She also liked entertaining and hosting New Year’s Eve parties and playing 42.

Mary Bell and her husband, James, also enjoyed traveling the world together. They traveled through many places in Europe and enjoyed seeing and learning about the new places, the people and the history.

Mary Bell was an amazing wife, mother and friend to many. She was very giving and selfless and it gave her joy to help others. She had an incredibly kind heart, beautiful smile and a quick wit.

Mary Bell was preceded in death by her parents; Clarence and Della Bell Dean, her sisters; Lessie Jean (Dean) Smith and Jo Ann (Dean) Cheek, and her son-in-law; Douglass James Bachman.

Mary Bell is survived by her husband; James Martin Chandler, son; Bobby Steve Chandler, daughters; Janet Gail Alford, Mary Kaye Bachman, Rhonda Lois Muirhead and husband Darin, and Phyllis Lynn Chandler, grandchildren; Bobby Steve Chandler Jr, Elisha Ann Gaston, April Dawn Loera and husband Sam, Clinton Douglass Bachman, Jennifer Gail Czech and husband Steve, Keri Diane Brown, Brandon James Brown, great-grandchildren; Natalie Brook Janisch, Peyton Stephen Czech, Catherine Bailey Czech, and Heather Czech, Raegan Baugus, Erin Baugus, Hayden Matthews, Trenton Brown, and great-great grandchildren; Nacona McCoy, Kip McCoy, Link Janisch, and Joseph Regan. Mary also leaves behind many other loving family members and lifelong friends.