Teresa J. Chandler

Teresa J. Chandler

(December 23, 1936 – June 22, 2023)

Teresa J. Chandler , 86, of Herrick, IL passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1936 in Monticello, IL to the late Francis “Raymond” & Ruth (Goodmon) Hardimon.

Teresa began her high school career in Bement, IL, where she finished her sophomore year before her family moved to Herrick, IL. She then graduated from Herrick High School. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Teresa was a farmer’s wife who raised 4 children while working as a Cowden-Herrick School Secretary. She eventually followed her dream to become a nurse for 20 plus years.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ramsey, IL. She was an avid reader and enjoyed volunteering her time to charity. She also enjoyed her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Teresa was a member of the Shelby County Home Extension, Herrick Chapter, St. Joseph’s Ladies Auxiliary, & the Holiday in Herrick Committee.

Teresa & Donald “Dean” Chandler were married May 2, 1955. He survives in Herrick, along with their daughter, Debra Pope (Bruce), Herrick, IL and sons, Dennis Chandler (Linda), Herrick, IL & Daniel Chandler (Carol), Herrick, IL. Grandchildren: Julie Daniels (Dustin), Assumption, IL, Holly Lucas, Herrick, IL, Lindsey Chandler, Herrick, IL, Lacey Thatcher (fiancé, Chase Garner), Herrick, IL, Jessica Lees (Ed Riggs), Pana, IL, Maria Chambers (Pete), Peoria, IL, Lesley Leary (Anthony), Little York, IL, Chase Chandler (Bailey Smith), Herrick, IL Great-grandchildren: Jordyn Gour, Altamont, IL, Jacob Daniels, Charleston, IL, Daniel Lucas, Champaign, IL, Boone Collins, Herrick, IL, Kaycee & Barrett Thatcher, Herrick, IL, Wyatt & Willow Riggs, Pana, IL, Cameron & Henry Chambers, Peoria, IL Brother: Jim Hardimon, Herrick, IL & Sister: Nona Foster, Deerfield, IL & several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Douglas D. Chandler; brothers, Mike Hardimon, Larry Hardimon, Tim Hardimon, Mark Hardimon, & Martin “Moe” Hardimon; sister, Marilyn Buchanan; & nephews, Larry Hardimon Jr. & Jake Hardimon.

Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ramsey, IL at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Seth Brown officiating. Burial will be in Myers Cemetery, Herrick, IL. Visitation will be Monday, June 26, 2023 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL & Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Memorials may be made in Teresa’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.