FAYETTEVILLE — Marjorie Jacqueline (Jackie) Bishop-Chandler

passed away peacefully in her sleep at North Hills Life Care in Fayetteville, Ark., on Dec. 31, 2020. She was born in Osage City, Kan., to Alvin Wesley Bishop and Vernie Hazel Haws-Bishop on June 25, 1927.

She spent most of her childhood in Cordell, Okla., moving to Winslow, Ark., in 1943. She attended her Junior and Senior school years in Winslow, graduating as Valedictorian in 1945.

Following graduation, she was employed by Bell Telephone in Fayetteville, Ark., for several years. She married Jeredon Chandler in 1947 and they had two daughters, Myra Jena and Vicki Ann. She was a “stay at home” Mom until 1964 when she returned to work for Standard Register Company for 10 years. While at Standard Register Company, she was active in the Razorback Federal Credit Union, serving as Secretary of the Credit Committee and a member of the board.

Jackie was active in the Winslow Methodist Church. She served as youth Sunday School teacher, choir member, and other various capacities throughout the years. She loved music and sang all her life. She was a published poet and enjoyed painting. Many of her paintings hang in local homes.

She was also active in her community, serving as the Winslow Librarian for several years and she assisted the Health Department and Winslow School on many occasions. She loved home, family, entertaining and traveling, which she and Jeredon frequently enjoyed.

She is survived by Myra Jena Chandler-Watkins and her husband Jim R. Watkins of West Fork, Ark., Vicki Ann Chandler-Wilkins and her husband David A. Wilkins of Rogers, Ark.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Jackie was a talented, energetic woman who lived life to its fullest. She had many friends and loved ones. She had a sharp mind and was always full of love. She was the glue that held the family together and taught us many life lessons. She is loved and will be greatly missed.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Brentwood Cemetery under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/nca/donate.

To place an online tribute please visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com .