Wilma "Cassie" Leake Chandler, age 75, of Pisgah Forest died Saturday May 4, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was born August 21, 1937 in Madison County to the late Derb Leake and Eliza Ramsey Leake. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five brothers; John Ramsey, Billy, Charlie, Jimmie and Bruce Leake, three sisters; Lula Adams, Suzie Ramsey and Myrtle Ray and one brother-in-law Nolan Adams.
Mrs. Chandler was a long time member of Morningside Baptist Church and retired loyal Brevard Elementary School Teacher.
Survivors Include her husband Herbert Curtis Chandler, two sons; Stuart Chandler and Steven Chandler and his wife April, One brother Warner Leake, one sister Helen Adams, four grandchildren; Shawn, Jessica, Lauren and Joshua and a special nephew Charles Cutshall.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Morningside Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Bill Voorhees. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the church.
Memorials may be made to: Morningside Baptist Church, 90 Outland Ave. Brevard NC 28712.
Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com