Ruth Chandler

Celebrating the Life of Ruth King Chandler Retired Elementary School Teacher July 10, 1920-June 29, 2006 Ruth King Chandler, 85, completed her earthly journey June 29, 2006 and has gone to the Lord. Ruth was born July 10, 1920 in Lott, Texas to James and Artie King. She graduated from Rosebud High School (Falls County, Texas). Ruth gained her desire to pursue a career in Home Economics during her high school experiences. She began her college education at South West State Teachers College and transferred to Sam Houston State Teachers College where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics (1950) and later a Masters of Arts Degree in Elementary Education (1959). She began her teaching career as a Home Economics teacher at Buffalo High School. Ruth especially loved teaching young children and treasured their daily hugs and kisses. She had fond memories of teaching children to read and spell their first words. Ruth cherished the stories her students had shared with her, and always hoped to plant seeds of inspiration in the hearts and minds of her students. Ruth retired from teaching in 1980 after teaching for 33 years (22 of which were with Huntsville Independent School District). Ruth loved her Lord and was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ where she taught Sunday school, helped with Vacation Bible School, and most recently served with the Hospital Ministry making and providing pillow corsages for women in the hospital. She was active in the University Women of Sam Houston State University, and in 1995 was selected as Outstanding Alumnus of the Home Economics Program. She was also a member of the local chapter of AARP, Walker County Retired Teachers, and several other organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Marion King and Artie King and brother, Cleve King. Ruth is survived by her husband of 64 years (married December 13, 1941), J.A. Chandler; daughter Judy Chandler Cole and husband King Kennon Cole of Madisonville; son James King Chandler and wife Joey Brand Chandler of Huntsville; grandchildren Jeffrey Fleming and wife Jane-Ann of Spring; Jacob Chandler and wife Lucrecia of Huntsville; Cody Chandler and wife Andrea of Hinesville, GA; great-grandchildren Chandler Elizabeth Fleming and Sarah Catherine Fleming of Spring; sister Naomi King Donalson; and brother Bobby Goble and wife Betty. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brooke Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm on Saturday evening at the funeral home. Memorial condolences may be made to the family online at www.shmfh.com

Ruth Chandler

July 10, 1920 - July 2, 2006