Nelda Chandler Robertson
February 9, 1935 ~ May 14, 2024
Nelda Chandler Robertson, of Palestine, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, the 14th day of May 2024. Mrs. Robertson passed away at the age of 89, at home in the presence of her loving family. She was born on the 9th day of February 1935 in Anderson County, Texas to parents Bobbie Herbrough and Theo Robinson. Nelda was a cherished member of her community and a lifelong resident whose kindness and thoughtful nature touched the lives of many.
Nelda's creative spirit was evident in her love for decorating, especially during the holidays, which she transformed into seasons of wonder and delight for her family. She treasured the time spent with her loved ones, particularly during the holidays, when her home became the epicenter of laughter, love, and the sharing of stories. Her home was a reflection of her heart, warm and welcoming, a place where memories were made and cherished.
An avid reader, Nelda found great pleasure in the quiet moments spent with her books, which were her companions in her thirst for knowledge and her love for stories. Fishing was another of her passions, a pastime that allowed her to enjoy the serenity of nature and the simple joys of life.
Nelda's love for cats was another facet of her caring personality. She had a special way with her feline friends, and her tender care for them was yet another testament to her boundless capacity for love. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will be a blessing to all who had the honor of knowing her.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, her devoted husband, HL Chandler, Jr., and her brother, Leon Herbrough.
Nelda's memory will be forever cherished by her daughters, Donna Dean, and Channa Cobble, both of Palestine, Texas; her son, Kerry Chandler, and his wife Tavana, of Northport, Alabama; several grandchildren, and countless friends and community members whose lives she enriched.
Funeral services are to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning, on Monday, the 20th day of May 2024 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Kenneth Weston officiating the service. Interment will follow in Land of Memory Cemetery.
Friends are invited to visit with the family beginning one hour prior to the start of the service.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jacob Cobble, Robert Maines, Sam McLellan, Robert Burris, Gary Christian, and Mark Cobble.
Funeral services for Nelda Chandler Robertson are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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WE WORKED AT TELEPHONE CO FOR YEARS IN PALESTINE. WE TOOK TURNS ANSWERING THE SWITCHBOARD TOGETHER. WE CARPOOLED TOGETHER FROM PALESTINE TO ATHENS. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. NELDA WILL BE MISSED.
RIP, You will be so missed, I pray you are pain free, happy, n among all your loved ones. Thank you for raising such a wonderful daughter.. that turned into my beautiful Aunt Channa, LaManda Cobble n family
Channa, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family in the loss of your mother. I know she and your dad cherished you beyond measure. You are in my prayers, as always. You have been a light in the lives of so many! I thank God for your lifelong friendship!
My deepest sympathy, to your sweet family, May God bless each of you. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Fly high. ðŸ¤
May we surrender our grief to the divine comfort of the Almighty, trusting in His compassion as we remember Nelda. Her spirit was vibrant and infectious; her thoughts were seldom without kindness or depth. She portrayed genuine creativity, reflecting a wisdom nurtured by faith. Heaven has welcomed home a true masterpiece; her presence graced our lives much like her beautiful dwelling place on earth – filled with warmth and devotion.
Coworkers and friends at the Telephone Company in Palestine and Athens, my condolences to her family
Thinking of the Chandler family in this time of loss. May you find comfort in a life well lived.
I will miss my grandmother. She was one of a kind. I have many great memories
Nell was one of a kind like Robert said. I am so thankful to her for her son Kerry. Nell was a wonderful mother-in-law. If it wasn’t for Nell’s and H.L.’s generosity when I was younger my life would have been different. I will miss her daily phone calls. She truly cared about her family, She will be missed. I am thankful she is out of pain and in a better place.
Tavana Chandler