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Chandler Whitley Obituary

Chandler Coates Whitley was born Dec. 12, 1946, in Baton Rouge, and died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She is survived by a son, Mark (Delia) Whitley; daughter, Patriece (Lonnie) Whitley-Brand; siblings, Aline Vaughn, Sedley (Jesse) Roach, Eugene (Bobbie) Coates, Suzan Lancaster, Leslie Coates, the Rev. Roderick J. Coates, S.S.J., and Matthew Poydras; half-brother, the Rev. Gregory Coates; half- sister, Tanga Valentine; grandchildren, Delmar, Alexandria, Roderick, Demarcus and Lonnie; aunt, Rosemary DeConge; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Leander and Myrtle Coates; and brother, the Rev. Leander Coates Jr. Chandler was a 1964 graduate of McKinley Sr. High School and later graduated from Capital Area Nursing School. She retired from nursing after 34 years of service. She was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Visitation Friday, July 26, at 8 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 9 a.m., and Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Desselle Funeral Home.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2013.
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My prayers are with the family in there time of loss. The memories we have gained and shared will always keep her with us.

Joyce Brown

July 28, 2013

There is a special place in our hearts. Keeping your memory and family in our prayers.

Thaddues & Cheryl Williams

July 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cynthia Beshears-Stewart fly

July 26, 2013

My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Nelita Ramey and Family, CCE parishoner

July 26, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Carolyn Whitley

July 26, 2013

May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow.

Emmanuel , Dorothy , Jr. , Matt and Emily Johnson

July 25, 2013

Matthew Poydras and family, He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

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July 25, 2013

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July 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sonya Jackson

July 25, 2013

May God be with you through this difficult time. Please know you are in our prayers and on our hearts.

Robert & Cassandra Lyons

July 25, 2013

With deepest sympathy and condolence.

Ethel Whitley Combs

July 24, 2013

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