Patsy Juanita Chandler

Patsy "Pat" Juanita Chandler, 78, of Louisiana, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was surrounded by loved ones at her time of death. Funeral services were held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO with Rev. Mike Thomas officiating. Visitation was held from 11:00 A.M. until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial followed at the Fairview Cemetery near Louisiana, MO. Patsy was born on November 25, 1943 in Louisiana, MO to Bruce Hight and Ella Darnell. She was joined in marriage to Carroll Edward Chandler on December 13, 1958 in Louisiana, MO who survives. She is also survived by seven children, twenty-one grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, a sister, a brother, and a brother in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, the father that raised her Jack Darnell, a special granddaughter Patsy "P.J." Juanita Chandler, and 3 sisters, Berniece Weaver, Addie Hagen, and Frances Howard. Patsy attended school in Louisiana, MO where she was a Presbyterian by faith. In Louisiana, she dedicated her working career caring for the elderly. She spent several years at each of the city's nursing homes including Maple Grove, Smith Barr Manor, and Lynn's Heritage House where she retired at the age of 65. As with many little girls, Patsy wanted to attend dance school; however, when she was 10 years old, she was involved in a car accident that left her with a lifelong injury to both feet. Although she was never able to fulfill that dream due to those injuries and a long recovery, she went on to live a full life, marry the love of her life of 63 years, and raise a large family. Family meant everything to Patsy, and she took great pride in the many achievements (great and small) of her children, grandchildren, and extended family. She often regaled them with stories of life on River Road and Louisiana during its heydays. She was noted by family members as not only loving and caring but also fearless. Patsy was just as willing to join her younger children on even the most harrowing amusement park rides as she was to protect them from the dangers of country living. Patsy was a crack shot with a rifle when needed. A book lover with a soft spot for Amish romance novels. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and cross stitching. She was a talented seamstress and liked to sew. She would make clothes for her family whenever needed. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Pallbearers were here grandchildren Matt Dunn, Ryan Dunn, Josh Hill, Robbie Momphard, Samantha Momphard, and Harold Sterne.