
Mary L. Chandler
Date Of Birth:	September 19, 1928
Date Of Death:	March 16, 2011
Service Date:	Private Family Services

Mary L. Chandler, 82, of Bloomington died on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at I.U. Health-Bloomington Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1928 the daughter of Floyd and Janie (Deckard) Mullis. She was a graduate of Indiana University where she received both her Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degrees.

She retired from Indian Creek High School at Morgantown after 30 years of teaching. Mary was dedicated to her profession and was an ardent flower enthusiast.

Survivors include one sister, Ruth Pruett of Lebanon, Indiana, one brother, Cecil Mullis of Bloomington and one brother-in-law, Herbert Lemon of Bloomington. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Pauline Lemon and three brothers, Delmar Mullis, Wayne Mullis and Floyd, Mullis, Jr.

Private family services will be held and interment will be at Duncan Cemetery in Brown County at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

Allen Funeral Home of Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

From: Vicki Marshall
Location:Martinsville Indiana
To the family of Mrs Chandler- I am sorry to hear of your loss. I was a student of Mrs Chandler and loved her very much. I was sad that I wasnt able to come visit her in Bloomington before she passed. She will always hold a special place in my heart.

From: Rusty Young
Location:Washington, IN
I want to extend my sympathy to Mrs. Chandler's familyi. What a wonderful lady she was. I didn't have her as a teacher at Morgantown Elementary School, but I was able to be her "assistant" for a year. I learned so much from her about how to make students feel special and worthy of a good education. I fear that there are not many Mary Chandler's left in this world! Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Chandler had a profound impact on many students' lives.

From: Chawnn (Ballard) Blake
So Sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman and teacher. My older sister Cheryl had for a teacher and I went to Morgantown as well. I still have great memories of her from there and she will be greatly missed.

From: Natalie Haste
Location:indidnapolis, in
My condolences on the loss of Ms Chandler, I was a 2nd grade student of hers over 25 years ago. She was a wonderful woman and teacher, she always had a smile and a kind word to say.

From: Eric Enk
Location:Morgantown IN
She was my second grade teacher.. She was a great teacher,one that really cared about her students.The lord called up a wonderful teacher.

From: Jacinda (Graphman) Stout
I am so glad to have known Mrs. Chandler while she was my teacher at Morgantown Elementary School. She was such a caring and understanding person with a lot of patience (I remember that this was a difficult class). She will be missed.

From: Derek Perry
Location:Franklin, IN
I am very sorry to hear about Ms. Chandlers passing. She was with out a doubt my favorite teacher through my 12 years at Indian Creek. She made learning fun and was always in good spirits. I will never forget her candy box she kept in her closet. She would always hand out candy to all of us and made sure Mr. Don DeHart (principal) never found out. :) What a great lady! Ms. Chandler will indeed be missed.

From: Connie Richhart
I am blessed to have had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Chandler at Morgantown Elementary and of having her as a teacher for my daughters. What a positive impact she had on so many lives! She was one of the most compassionate people I ever met. The Facebook messages and compliments for her from former students and co-workers have brought back many wonderful memories. It is so hard to believe that her death and the one of Mr. Horton came so closely together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

From: Bryan Wolfe
Location:Indianapolis, IN
Mary Chandler was the testament of what a good human being should be. She was kind, compassionate, caring, loving, and patient. Second grade was always fun with Ms. Chandler as my teacher. She taught me to read and write proficiently, and I am forever greatful. She also taught me what Luster's candy was - as she loved to pass the candy tin around often. As I think back, I wonder if she did that just to keep our mouths quiet just for a few minutes - as Luster's candy was one of the longest lasting too-hard-to-crunch candies ever made... Another thing I will always treasure is the $2 bill she sent me on my birthday, addressed to "Master Bryan Wolfe" in the US Mail the summer after having her as my teacher. I still have that bill to this day. The world is a much better place due to the love, skill, and chosen profession of Ms. March Chandler, and I am so thankful that I was able to be taught by her. I am so sorry for your loss, and may god give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

From: Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corp Indian Creek Schools
Location:Trafalgar
We want to express out deepest sympathy from the NHJ School Corporation and Office Staff.