07/26/1936 – 07/30/2026
Donna M. Chandler, age 90, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Auburn, Alabama. She was born on July 26, 1936, in LaSalle, Illinois.
Donna lived a life rooted in faith, love, and kindness. She was a devoted member of Living Way Ministry Church, where she faithfully served and cherished the fellowship of her church family. Her relationship with God was the cornerstone of her life, and she found great joy in worship, prayer, and encouraging others through her unwavering faith.
Family meant everything to Donna. She was a loving mother whose greatest joy was caring for those she loved. She is survived by her daughters, Diane (Ben), Debra (Stan) Kistler, Denise (Bill) Caulder ,Tammy Chandler (deceased) Teresa (Bobby) Beasley and Teresa (Bobby) Beasley, 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 8 great great-grandchildren who will forever cherish her love, guidance, and the many memories they shared together.
Donna was blessed with a creative spirit and a passion for art. She loved drawing and expressing herself through her artwork. She had a warm, gentle heart, a welcoming smile, and a way of making everyone she met feel loved and appreciated. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Frederick-Dean Chapel.
Though her presence will be deeply missed, Donna’s legacy of faith, love, compassion, and creativity will continue to live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.
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