Patricia Louise Chandlee, 79, of Galesburg, was called home at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, February 14, 2016.
She was born May 8, 1936 in Marceline, Missouri, the daughter of Rodney William and Bertie (Dick) Belt. She married Robert Sidney Chandlee on January 2, 1955. He preceded her in death December 21, 2014.
She is survived by five children, Brenda (and Michael) Philbee, Kerry Chandlee, Robert (and Shelly) Chandlee, and Kimberly (and Ron) Sevigny, all of Galesburg and Lisa (and Derek) Meeks of Las Vegas; 18 grandchildren, Jason, Emily, Heather, and Whitney Philbee, Jesse and Logan Chandlee, Darcy Kaiser, Bryce, Brandon, Bradley, Sarah, and Landon Chandlee, Collin, Andrew, and Emma Sevigny, and Danielle, David, and Logan Meeks; 14 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Nichols and Barb Mankel, both of Texas; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Brett Chandlee in 1981; and a brother, Donald Belt.
Patricia graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1954 and from beauty school. She was a beautician for many years in Williamsfield and at the Knox County Nursing Home. She sold Home Interiors for over 20 years. Patricia was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Additional visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Bishop Todd Hendrickson will officiate. Burial will be in Williamsfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
