Irene Ashworth Chandler

Irene (Terry) Ashworth Chandler 83, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Mrs. Chandler was born on August 21, 1924, in West Hartford, Conn.. She was the daughter of James Whitelaw Kelly and Mary Jane Cardno Kelly. She attended The University of Richmond.She was a life long resident of Greenville and Traveler's Rest. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church.

Mrs. Chandler was predeceased by her first husband, David William Ashworth of twenty-five years and her second husband, Dr. Walter Alvin Chandler, Jr. of twenty-five years, a brother James Whitelaw Kelly, Jr. and a son Cardno Campbell Ashworth.

She is survived by daughters, Corbin Ashworth Pressly of Sandy Springs, Ga., Courtney Ashworth Allen of Canton, Ga., Claudia Ashworth Hamer of Charlotte, N.C., sons David Mark Ashworth of Greenville and Christopher Kelly Ashworth of Traveler's Rest. Grandchildren, Allison Pressly Blaylock of Oak Harbor, Wash., Patrick Stewart Pressly of Kennesaw, Ga., Courtney Walsh Hamer of Charlotte, N.C., Marine Sgt. Edward Ryan Hamer III of Middletown, R.I., Julia Grace Ashworth of Greenville and David Michael Ashworth of Traveler's Rest.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008, at 11:00 AM in the Markley Chapel at Christ Church, with interment immediately following the services in the Christ Church Cemetery. The Rev. Ted Duvall officiating.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to The Greenville Humane Society.

Online condolences maybe express at www.byarsfunerahome.com.

Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.