Gene Hopkins Chandler Obituary

In loving memory of Gene Hopkins Chandler of Columbia, South Carolina, born in Jacksonville, Florida, who departed this world on March 24, 2026 at the age of 88. Gene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Hopkins Chandler to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawton Eugene Hopkins of Columbia and Kizzie Elizabeth DeBose; her grandparents, Louise "Lula" Elizabeth Washington, Pullman Porters and Henry Washington; her brothers, Willie Frank Shields and Calvin "Eagle Eye" Shields; her son Marcus Lionel Chandler; and her husband Isaac Chandler, Jr..

She is survived by: her children, Marcia Elizabeth, Isaac Eugene and Gena Elise; and her granddaughter Nyala Elizabeth Smith. She is also survived by extended family and sorrowing friends.