Linda M.

Chandler

Linda Marie Chandler was born on August 24, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, to Gloria Lee Carter and Herman Cain Parker. From an early age, she was known for her beauty, grace, and long curly hair, once being recognized as the prettiest baby in Toledo.

She attended Toledo Public Schools and found great joy in singing as a member of her school choir. Linda graduated from Scott High School in 1969.

Linda devoted her life to serving others. She began her career as a Home Health Aide at Brookhaven Convalescence Center, later working at Liberty Nursing Home, and ultimately serving for over 20 years at ABC Manor. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment to caring for others defined her professional life.

Linda was the loving mother of Robert Parker, Steven Parker, and Anthony Parker. In 1975, she moved to St. Louis, Missouri, with her children, continuing to raise them with strength, love, and discipline.

She was married to Billy Ray Young and later to Frank Chandler. Neither marriage produced children.

Linda enjoyed many hobbies, including baking (Ugly Duckling Cake), gardening, singing, dancing, thrifting, and shopping at garage sales. She treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing an instrumental role in raising many of them. Known as a community mother, Linda opened her heart and home to many loving deeply, speaking plainly, and always making sure her message was received, whether gently delivered or firmly wrapped in love.

Later in life, Linda enjoyed traveling, particularly visiting her son, Tony in Atlanta, and fulfilling her dream of traveling to Hawaii with her son Steven, a destination long on her bucket list.

Linda was a member of Solid Rock Church in Toledo, Ohio, for a short tenure.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents Gloria (Lee) Carter and Herman Cain Parker; her siblings Donna Lee, Tim Carter, Daniel Carter, Rayford Carter, Tina Howard and Connie Carter.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children Robert Parker, Steven (Joy) Parker, and Anthony "Tony" Parker; bonus children Twanda Williams and Pamela Jackson; sisters Carla (Thomas) Hodrick, Robin Lee and Alma Presley; brothers Carlton (Lola) Carter, Larry (Narcola) Carter; aunts Barbara Minor and Carolyn Bostic; 18 grandchildren, Antwan, Adrian, LaStaica, Jordan, Christopher, Jessica, Steven Jr, Rarmon "Moni" , Ahmad, Armond, Labria, Noah, Ishmael, Damond, Sierra, Koree, Courtney, Anisha "Toni"; 33 great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Linda Chandler entered eternal rest on January 2, 2026.