Chandler, Ola Dare Faw

A memorial services will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Dublin Baptist Church for Ola Dare Faw Chandler, age 99, of Dublin, Va.

She died at her home on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

A time of fellowship will begin at 1 p.m. and the service will follow at 2 p.m., officiated by the Reverend Dennis Jones, pastor of the Dublin Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Thornspring United Methodist Church cemetery in Dublin, Va. following the service.

Ola was born August 9, 1917, in West Jefferson, N.C. She was one of twelve children of Wiley and Effie Goodman Faw who resided on Little Walker’s Creek in Pulaski County, Va. The lone surviving sibling is Virginia Rumley of Hickory, N.C. Ola was married to Carl Davis Chandler Sr. for 73 years. They had three sons, Carl Jr. of Dublin, Va. wife, Helen Lewis, Damon of Glencoe, Ala. wife, Cathy Starnes, and Robert (deceased) of Tazewell, Va. wife, Annette Webb. Ola had six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Their families are: Brian and Jan Chandler (children Davis and Lindsey), Laurie and Randy Moye (children Jessica and Christopher), Laura Chandler (deceased), Logan Chandler, Rob and Kayla Chandler (child Kaylem), and John Chandler; sisters-in-law, Reba Crawford and Elaine Chandler. Ola was survived by many nieces and nephews.

Ola was known for the love of her Lord, her family, and church family. Many thanks are given to Drs. Campbell and Chobey. Special thanks are also given to Good Samaritan Hospice of the New River Valley and thanks to a special care-giver and friend, Joyce Taylor. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home of Pulaski.