Mary Eunice Upchurch Chandler, 85, of Sanford, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at her home.
The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Holly Springs Baptist Church.
The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Scott Yow officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Chandler was born in Harnett County on August 24, 1935, to the late Frank and Alberta Collins Upchurch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waylon Royce Chandler; daughter, Kay Chandler Parker; son, Waylon Royce Chandler Jr.; siblings, Edward Upchurch, Bryant Upchurch, Harold Upchurch, Cecil Upchurch, Franklin Upchurch, Ada Harrington, Jeanette Patterson and Joann Roberts. Mrs. Chandler had worked at Blue Bell.
Mary is survived by her son, Waylon Royce Chandler III of Sanford; daughter, Susan Bryant of Sanford; brothers, Durward Upchurch of Mamers, Bennie Upchurch, Ray Upchurch and Charles Upchurch, all of Broadway; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.