Jean Ann Chandler, poultry farmer

Mrs. Jean Ann Chandler, 74, of Pittsville, Md., passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. 

Mrs. Chandler was born in Selbyville to the late Earl Wells Sr. and Mildred Smith Wells. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband George E. Banks Sr. in 1971; a stepson, James Chandler; and two sisters, Mildred Stevenson and Juanita Davis.

Jean was a self-employed poultry farmer. She enjoyed shopping, taking cruises, eating, traveling, playing games, gardening, cooking and family dinners. Her door was always open, and she would usually have plenty to eat for whomever may stop by. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Stanley "Freddie" Chandler of Pittsville; five children, Teresa Wilkerson and her husband John of Horntown, Va., George Banks Jr. and his wife Kimberly of Willards, Md., Brenda Hill of Fruitland, Md., Barbara Banks and her fiancé Scott Fleming of Pittsville, and Donnie Seaton and his wife Ashlyn of Delmar, Md.; four stepchildren, Dennis Chandler of Willards, Jeff Chandler of Pittsville, Steve Chandler of Pittsville, and Bryan Chandler and his wife Tonya of Parsonsburg, Md. She is also survived by one brother, Earl Wells Jr. and his wife Maryjane of Princess Anne, Md.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and we cannot forget her canine friend Sparky and also her cats.

A funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, Nov. 12, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon for viewing and visitation. Burial will follow in the Dagsboro Redmens Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Farmer's Bank of Willards, 7322 Main St. Willards, MD 21874.