Esther L. Chandler-Wampler

ESTHER L. CHANDLER-WAMPLER , 96 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 am, Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Treffie and Lily May (nee Giles) Wisdom on November 3, 1924.

Esther married James Clyde Chandler in 1942; he preceded her in death on August 18, 1986. She then married Ancel Wampler on June 17, 1990; he survives.

She was a homemaker.

Esther was a member of Family Worship Center in Chester but also attended Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Her faith in God remained strong throughout her life.

Survivors:

Husband:

Ancel Wampler Desoto, MO

Daughter:

Wanda Hawkins Chester, IL

3 Grandchildren:

Jimmy Chandler Bremen, IL

Jeff Hawkins Antioch, TN

Chuck Hawkins Antioch, TN

3 Great Grandchildren:

Reese Chandler and Fallon & Damon Chandler

Step Children:

Byron Wampler, Carol Hasty, Marilyn Green, Elaine Moore and Kenny Wampler

Daughter-in-law:

Anita Chandler Chester, IL

4 Sisters:

Dorothy Klise Hannibal, MO

Helen (Chester) Otte Hannibal, MO

Connie (Larry) Utterbach Hannibal, MO

Shirley Wisdom Columbus, OH

Numerous Half Brothers and Sisters Hannibal, MO

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 1 ^st Husband – James Clyde Chandler, Infant Son – James E Chandler, Son – Jimmy Dale Chandler, 1 Grandson – Bret (Toree) Chandler, 6 Brothers, 1 Sister, 3 Half Brothers and 1 Half Sister

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Monday, October 11, 2021

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Phillip Keeton

Interment:

3:00 pm, Monday, October 11, 2021

Upper Indian Creek Cemetery

Bixby, Missouri

Visitation:

Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Masks are required when entering the funeral home.

Memorials :

Family Choice