Chandler, Betty Swinney age 74 of Pelham passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Birmingham. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Tri-State Sand Company, Shop a Snak Corporation, and Greenbrook Realty. The true love of her life was her family. She was married for 55years to Don Chandler, Sr. She had one son, three beautiful grandchildren, and hundreds of dear friends. She viewed her role as wife, mother, and grandmother as the most important work of her life. She will be greatly missed by many people. She is survived by her husband, Don Chandler, Sr.; son, Don Chandler, Jr. (Misty); grandchildren, Zack, Peyton, and Cece; sisters, June Pilliteri (Lee), Patsy Johnson (David), Jackie Cash (James), and Patricia Roden; brother, Ervil Swinney, Jr. (Phyllis); and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel followed by the service at 3:00 pm with Reverend Bill Bostick officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery