Lear Chandler

Mrs. Lear Ayers Chandler, 80, of Mt. Airy passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Carroll County, VA on December 7, 1938 to the late William Jefferson and Stella Elizabeth Ayers.  Mrs. Chandler was a loving homemaker, and attended Gospel Mission.  She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Albert Cleo Chandler; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary Wayne and Vicki Putman Chandler; grandchildren and spouses, Dustin Wayne and Teresa Chandler, Bryan Cody and Laykon Chandler, Brandon and Shelby Heath, Ashley Heath, Jennifer Thore; four great-grandchildren, Johnathon, Kendall, Raleigh, and Katrina; a sister and brother-in-law, Rachel and Bernie Spencer; many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Annette Chandler; brother, John Jefferson Ayers; sisters, Myrtle Quesinberry, and Mary Magdalene Rigney.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Young, and Brother Brandon Heath officiating.  Burial will follow in Crooked Oak Moravian Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:30 until 3:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy.  Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Ln., Suite 200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.