02/24/2021
Juanita Bell Sample Chandler, 86, of Center passed away February 23, 2021, in Center.
Visitation will be held from Noon to 2pm, Friday, February 26, 2021 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Kevin Windham and Diane Sample officiating. Interment will follow at Sample Cemetery.
Juanita was born February 28, 1934 in Houston to MeeMee “Cub” Sample and Oma Permenter Sample. On June 29, 1951, Juanita married James Chandler. The couple spent many years creating a strong marriage, building a loving Christian home and raising their five children always providing the love and support they needed.
In 1980, Juanita and James moved to Shelby County and purchased a poultry farm. They spent many years raising chickens and enjoying East Texas. Juanita loved traveling and went several times to visit her niece, Janice in Germany and surrounding countries. Her traveling companions were her; sister, Oleta; sister-in-law, Ruth and niece Dianne. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed telling stories about the things they would do together.
Juanita was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and received recognition of “A Real Granddaughter” of James Bedford Sample who was a citizen of the Republic of Texas. She was of the Baptist faith. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Robert Chandler and wife, Carolyn
Allan Chandler and wife, Rita
Larry Chandler and wife, Jennifer
Daughters:
Vickey Radney
Cindy Bradshaw and husband, Branden
Brothers:
Talmadge Sample and wife, Diane
Derrell Sample
Sister:
Hazel Smith
Sister-in-Laws:
Ruth Chandler and Betty Forsythe
Fourteen grandchildren:
Katherine Gaspard and husband, Daniel
Jeremy Chandler
Laura Shires and husband, Stephen
Shannon Baldwin and husband, Todd
Mindy Notter and husband, Toby
James Radney and wife, Amanda
Dustin Chandler and wife, Ashley
Jake Bradshaw and wife, Keni
Chelsea Jernigan and husband, Michael
Phillip Chandler
Logan Chandler
William Powell and wife Kristi
Heather Arnold and husband, Trey
Abigail Chandler
24 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way
Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends
She is preceded in death by her parents, MeeMee “Cub” and Oma Permenter Sample; husband, James W. Chandler; sisters, Oleta Langford and husband, Ed; Mary Ella Sample, and Iva Sample; brothers, P.C. Sample, Charley Sample, Eulon Sample and Cecil Sample; In Laws, Joe Ben and Joanne Chandler, J.B. and Willie Ruth Brown, Raymond and Dorothy Forbis, and Maurice Forsythe.
Pallbearers will be James Radney, Dustin Chandler, Jake Bradshaw, Michael Jernigan, Jeremy Chandler, Todd Baldwin, Toby Notter, and Chad Fuller.
The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to Affinity Hospice for the care they provided during this time, as well as Juanita’s healthcare providers, Taylor Ethridge and Reba Daniels. We will always remember each of you and forever be grateful for the care you provided to her during this time.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
