Mrs. Barbara Ann-Patricia Chandler

CHANDLER, Mrs.Barbara Ann-Patricia - Age 75, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Foss Avenue Baptist Church, 1159 E. Foss Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Rev. Dr. Reginald G. Flynn officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd.. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Tuesday. Mrs. Chandler will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday. Mrs. Barbara Ann Patricia Chandler was born August 5, 1941 in Paincourtville, Louisiana, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Hilda (Mills) Martin. She was the big sister to her siblings. The family grew up in Monroe, Louisiana. There Barbara accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Macedonia Baptist Church under the spiritual leadership of Pastor J.H. Allen. She graduated from Carroll High School, “Class of 1959.” Barbara excelled in academics as well and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Spelman College and a Master of Social Work from Atlanta University. She began her employment in Flint, Michigan with the United Way and retired with over 25 years as a School Social Worker. Upon arriving in Flint, she and her husband, Avery united with Foss Avenue Baptist Church on the leadership of Rev. Avery Aldridge. Barbara continued to grow strong in the Lord and the power of his might, her spiritual growth was shown in her desire to serve the people of God through her joyful expressive singing in the mass choir. Her vision to see Foss Avenue promote the spreading of the good news and support the ministry of Foss Avenue through the manifesting of Christian stewardship as she walked in her ministry as a Trustee. Barbara’s love for God’s people was shown in her friendships that graced the lives of her friends with warmth and joy, with gentleness and strength, with comfort and companionship, and her work with the Scholarship and the Black History committees. She was known as a friend that made a difference in the lives of others. Barbara was an active, dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Flint Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. creating for her opportunities to be a part of educational and charitable projects benefiting youth and their families. In 1965, Barbara Ann Patricia Martin met Avery, the couple married on a cold night on December 28, 1967 at her home church, Macedonia. They spent 47 years together, making Flint their home. They were blessed with two children; daughter, Christine and son, Christopher. Barbara was committed to social justice and the right for all in need of Mental Services to receive the services. Mrs. Barbara Ann Patricia Chandler leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Christine; son, Christopher; granddaughters, Sydnei and Kyndyll; sister, Veronica (Winfred) Thomas; 3 brothers, Lawrence (Barbara) Martin Sr., Benjamin J. (Sandi) Martin and Kenneth B. (Iris) Martin; 2 god-children, Marie Wilds and Dr. Christopher Jordan; aunt, Annie Martin Brown; uncle, Woodrow Martin; a host of nieces, nephew, in-laws, and family friends. Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin and Hilda (Mills) Martin; nephew, Dwight Thomas; in-laws, Mariam E. and Avery W. Chandler Sr. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the Foss Avenue Scholarship Fund “In Memory of Trustee Barbara Martin Chandler.”

Mrs. Barbara Ann-Patricia Chandler

August 5, 1941 - February 12, 2017