Margaret Louise Bonds Chandler

Margaret Louise Bonds Chandler, 84, of Abbeville, wife of the late C. L. 'Bill' Chandler, Jr, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at her home in Donalds. She was the daughter of the late Clyde 'Red' and Corrine Waters Bonds. Mrs. Chandler owned and operated a daycare, The Toddlers Inn, on Magazine Street. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she was active in the Goodtimers Senior group. Mrs. Chandler was a volunteer at the Abbeville Area Medical Center for many years and she also enjoyed delivering meals on wheels. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Marion 'Bud' Bonds and a sister, Rebecca 'Bootsie' Bonds Simpson. She is survived by her son, Marc (Doris) Chandler of Donalds, two daughters, Susan (Buist) Eaves of Rock Hill and Shannon Chandler of Anderson; a brother, Mat (Jane) Herndon of Easley; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She will be buried beside her husband in Melrose Cemetery. The family extends a very special thank you to Hospice Care of South Carolina, especially Miriam, Elaine, Jennings and Dr. Steven Larry Holmes. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Chandler may be sent to the Hospice Care of South Carolina, 326 Montague Ave. Greenwood, SC 29646. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Chandler family.