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GENEVA LANKFORD CHANDLER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 19, 2001

SUFFOLK - Geneva L. Chandler, 93, of the 100 block of Staley Drive, died Nov. 17, 2001, at East Pavilion, Franklin. 
She was a native of Isle of Wight County and the widow of Shelburn D. Chandler. She retired after 40 years of service from the Sandwich Department at Planters Co. She was a charter member and the oldest member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Suffolk. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Lankford and Martha Anna Moore Lankford. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Jack Lankford, and a son, Frank Chandler. Survivors include grandchildren, Michael D. Chandler of Salem, Va., Steven S. Chandler of Los Osos, Calif., and Michelle L. Starnes of Edgeworth, Fla.; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk, by the Rev. Ben Fulton. Visitation will be at 1524 Wilkins Drive. Harrell and Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B8
Copyright (c) 2001 The Virginian-Pilot


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Geneva Lankford Chandler, 93, of Suffolk, died 17 Nov 2001 at East Pavilion, Franklin. She was a native of Isle of Wight County, widow of Shelburn D. Chandler, and a retired Planters Co. employee and charter member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Suffolk.

A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. 20 Nov 2001 at Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk, by the Rev. Ben Fulton.

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GENEVA LANKFORD CHANDLER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 19, 2001

SUFFOLK - Geneva L. Chandler, 93, of the 100 block of Staley Drive, died Nov. 17, 2001, at East Pavilion, Franklin.

She was a native of Isle of Wight County and the widow of Shelburn D. Chandler. She retired after 40 years of service from the Sandwich Department at Planters Co. She was a charter member and the oldest member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Suffolk. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Lankford and Martha Anna Moore Lankford. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Jack Lankford, and a son, Frank Chandler. Survivors include grandchildren, Michael D. Chandler of Salem, Va., Steven S. Chandler of Los Osos, Calif., and Michelle L. Starnes of Edgeworth, Fla.; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday [20 Nov 2001] at Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk, by the Rev. Ben Fulton. Visitation will be at 1524 Wilkins Drive. Harrell and Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family.

Edition: FINAL
Page: B8
Copyright (c) 2001 The Virginian-Pilot

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Geneva Lankford Chandler                         |
| Age   | 93                                               |
| Birth | 1908 (estimated); Isle of Wight County, Virginia |
| Death | 17 Nov 2001; East Pavilion, Franklin, Virginia   |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                       | Relationship          | Residence            |
|----------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------|
| Geneva Lankford Chandler   | Decedent              | Suffolk, Virginia    |
| Shelburn D. Chandler       | Husband (predeceased) | Not stated           |
| William Thomas Lankford    | Father (predeceased)  | Not stated           |
| Martha Anna Moore Lankford | Mother (predeceased)  | Not stated           |
| Mary Jack Lankford         | Sister (predeceased)  | Not stated           |
| Frank Chandler             | Son (predeceased)     | Not stated           |
| Michael D. Chandler        | Grandchild            | Salem, Virginia      |
| Steven S. Chandler         | Grandchild            | Los Osos, California |
| Michelle L. Starnes        | Grandchild            | Edgeworth, Florida   |
| Seven great-grandchildren  | Great-grandchildren   | Not stated           |
| Several nieces and nephews | Nieces and nephews    | Not stated           |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
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| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 19 Nov 2001         |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Page     | B8                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
• Retired after 40 years from the Sandwich Department at Planters Co.
• Charter member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Suffolk.
• Oldest member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Suffolk.
• Visitation held at 1524 Wilkins Drive.
• Funeral arrangements handled by Harrell and Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
• Birth name was Geneva Lankford.


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