Dorothy Ann (Bell) Chandler

Dorothy Ann (Bell) Chandler, 95, formerly of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at University Health Lakewood in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Nativity of Mary Parish, 10017 E. 36^th Terr. Independence, Missouri 64052. Mass of Christian Burial will start at 10:00 AM at the Parish. Burial will follow at the Craven Cemetery in Richmond, Missouri. Memorials and contributions are suggested to Nativity of Mary Parish or the Craven Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on August 17, 1927 in Rockport, Missouri to Walter E. and Alice M. (Brohan) Bell. She attended and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Independence, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Arthur Chandler on February 7, 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Independence, Missouri. To this union they had five children. She was a cook in the cafeteria for Grandview, Missouri school district for 20 years.

Dorothy enjoyed getting together with her friends to play cards and dominos. She was a very active member in the Nativity of Mary Parish. She was greatly loved and was known as the most amazing and caring person who made a huge impact on those around her.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur; son, Stephen Chandler; daughter, June Albert; and brother, William “Bill” Bell. She is survived by her sons, William “Bill” Chandler and his wife Brenda, Dennis Chandler, and David Chandler; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Nativity of Mary Parish, 10017 E. 36^th Terr. Independence, Missouri 64052. Mass of Christian Burial will start at 10:00 AM at the Parish. Burial will follow at the Craven Cemetery in Richmond, Missouri. Memorials and contributions are suggested to Nativity of Mary Parish or the Craven Cemetery.