Sara Wood Chandler

Born August 26, 1924 to Fred and Bessie Wood of Statham, GA, she was second oldest of six siblings. She is survived by the youngest, sister Betty Wood Segars. Her late siblings include Shannon Wood, Robert Wood, Hazel Wood Sims, and Doug Wood.

She was married to the late W.B. “Doc” Chandler and lived all her adult life in Winder. She had a long 41 year career with the Georgia Power Company and was active in their retired Ambassadors group.

Sara was a life-long Baptist and was a devoted member of Winder First Baptist Church and of the Fidelis Sunday School Class.

In retirement, she also volunteered every Monday at the Winder Hospital. When that came to an end, she continued meeting with her fellow Pink Ladies for breakfast every Monday.

She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and gardening. She had a vegetable garden every year and shared her bounty. Tomatoes were her favorite.

Sara was keenly interested, and was an active part, in her family that includes her loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will held at 2PM Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Winder First Baptist Church with Pastors John Talley, Chad Mantooth and Jordan Thrasher officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Donations may be made in Sara's memory to The Greater Vision Fund at Winder First Baptist Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemoryChapel.com.