My husband, Robert, and I spent the summer of 1953 attending the Kailua, oahu, Hawaii Church of the Nazarene.  He was serving in the U.S. Marines and was stationed there.  We attended the church faithfully with perfect attendance where Rev. Reeford  and Barbara Chaney served as Pastors.  They were looking forward to the birth of their first child, Esther, at that time.  They were friendly, great host and hostage during our visits to their home.  We will always remember some of Reeford's messages.  I kept in touch all this time until the  last six or seven years.  I also have pictures, a musical recording and daily devotional all produced by Barbara.  We have the memory of Reeford and Barbara both etched on our hearts forever.


Knowing Barbara was a special blessing I shall always cherish. We first met when I invited her to be the speaker for our Kentucky District Ladies' Day.  Her dynamic and charming personality quickly won the hearts of our ladies, and her message of John 10:10 was riveted in our minds and hearts.  She encouraged us to live abundantly!  That's the way she lived!  We kept in touch for years, and she and Reeford came for revivals at our pastorate.  They endeared themselves to us.  Going out to eat with them was fun!  As Reeford said, it was never just a meal for Barbara; it was an experience!  And she made the most of it!  We teased them about always sharing their meals, but Barbara said she got more choices that way!  What a delightful lady who loved God wholeheartedly!  She enriched my life, and I will be forever grateful.  I still have her recordings and Heartbeats writings.  We will meet again!

Such a sweet, funny & beautiful woman!  I have many wonderful memories of Barbara "Bobbie Jean" Chaney.  She loved her the Lord, her family and others with every inch of her being.  She had many gifts - but I enjoyed her gift of  hospitality and her ability to make me laugh no matter what the circumstances!  Thank you for the gift of your friendship Barbara!


To all of Barbara's family members....Leon and I remember great times in the past with Barbara.  We extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to each of you on her loss.  May the Lord bless and comfort each of you daily and give you the peace that only God can give.  May he anchor you in a steadfast and solid rock of faith, trust, and hope in the upcoming days and months.   We shall embrace the beautiful memories that we hold dear to our hearts of our times that we had together at Ladies' retreats,  church services, special events, her lovely voice and singing ministry, and the many chats that we had.  She was a wonderful lady and friend.

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Chaney's passing. I used to live across the street from her on Monza Dr. She was a very sweet person, I loved that she collected beanie babies. I also would see her when she came grocery shopping when I worked at Ukrop's. I definitely enjoyed my conversations with her and helped her out by bringing her newspaper to the front door sometimes. She will be truly missed. Her family will be in my thoughts!

I am honored to have known Ms. Barbara.   Her love for our Lord is a shining example for us all.  Our condolences to her family who shared Ms. Barbara with us all.  Thank you.  Ms. Barbara have fun hanging out with Jesus!  

Love and prayers to all the family.  Your mom (and dad) were always so dear and sweet to me.  It was always a joy to see and talk with your mom.  She gave me a book she wrote and signed it for me with the sweetest message.  I was just thinking about her this past weekend when I was at the Va Nazarene Campground.  Pray the Lord brings you all peace and comfort in this time.

The memories that flood my mind and heart today about the Chaney's.  They were special friends of our family while our pastors at Mobile First Church, the Broad Street location.  They kept in touch with Mom and Dad across the years. What a joy to have them conduct a revival for me in Forestdale and then to do the 70th Homecoming at Tuscaloosa Holten Heights back in 1998.  They were some of God's choicest people.  The Holley family will always remember Reeford and Barbara Chaney and their family.  They made a difference in our lives.  Our prayers will be with the family in these days. God bless you all!

I first met sweet Barbara at time when I was grieving and she immediately became my friend.  I would see her in church and she always had a hug for me.   A  smile would come to me when I saw her as she always had such a lovely smile for me and for so many others.  I truly believe God put Barbara in my path when I needed her the most.   Barbara was very comforting and I loved visiting with her.  She will be missed, but I know that God is getting another blessed soul.  

We are so sorry to learn of Barbara's passing.  She was such a wonderful woman and we loved knowing her.  She always welcomed us into her home and made us part of her family.  Even though we did not see her often in these last years, we will miss her so much.  

 What a beautiful sweet lady she was, she is in the arms of her loving heavenly father, she served for so long! There will be a day of reuniting, and what a day that will be! Love and prayers to the entire family!   🙏😇💖

I’m so sorry for you loss of such a fantastic lady.  I got to know Barbara when she and Reeford came to Birmingham, Al. to be our district superintendent.  My husband and I were teens then, and we were privileged to be in their home many times.  We attended Birmingham First and they did too except  Reeford was traveling a lot.  I listened to Barbara sing as well as give many talks and she did both beautifully.  I never forgot an example she gave in one of her talks;  “I am so busy and my time is valuable, so when I need to go downtown, I need a parking space.  So I pray and ask God to let there be a space right in front of where I’m going, and He does.  God cares about little, inconsificant things in our life too.”  I never forgot that and to this day, I still pray for little things too.   That was fifty nine years ago. I loved your mom.

We are  so very sorry to hear about your precious Mom's passing.    We love and appreciate your Mom  and  Dad so very much.  We have been their friends for almost 40 years.  Even when we lived in FL, and would come back to visit my parents, we would get to see them.  They were friends with my parents and taught their SS class, which we also attended.  Thank the Lord for them and what a wonderful Christian Legacy they have left us all.  We all are so blessed for having them in our lives.  Your Mom had the most beautiful personally and voice.  We had her sing at our 25 Renewing of our Vows.  As you know, your Mom was such an incredible lady, full of life and love.  Our hearts are broken for you all, as we share in your sorrow.  Your Mom will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her, especially my family.  We loved to go and visit her and thank the Lord we just saw her on Mother's Day.  We sincerely send our love and condolences to the entire Chaney family.  You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

I have childhood Memories of your Mom and Dad In Mobile.
On Broad Street Mobile First Church of the Nazarene. Loved them both they were sweet hearts to all of us Johnsons. We have special memories. 
Love 
Valli Johnson Diamond

So sorry for ur loss.  Got to know Barbara and Bro. Chaney when they were on Alabama  District.  Many fond memories of campmeetings and district meetings.  They were a couple to be loved.

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Barbara Jean Wall Chaney-Scaia

March 8, 1932 – May 30, 2018

Woody Funeral Home - Huguenot Chapel

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