Mrs. Dorothy Woody Chandler

June 4, 1944 - November 6, 2025

Dorothy Ree Woody, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Dot”, was born on June 4, 1944, in Greenville County, South Carolina. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 6, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of the late Walter Houston Woody and Willie Mae Butler Woody Davis.

Dorothy was preceded in death by four sisters—Delores O’Neal, Faye Woody, Ruby Jackson, and Peggy Whitner—and four brothers—Walter Woody, Houston Woody, Kenneth Woody, and Thomas Woody. Their memories live on in the hearts of those who remain.

She leaves to cherish her legacy two devoted sons, Alfred Chandler and Jimmy Chandler; five beloved grandchildren, Marguaite Moates of Greenwood, SC, Jamie Moates of Greenwood, SC, Jimmy Croft of Greenville, SC, Ashley Mills of Augusta, GA, and Brandon Dogan of Greenville, SC; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy is also survived by two loving sisters, Betty Dean and Annette (Frank) Griggs, both of Greenville, SC; and three brothers, Charles Woody, Glenn Woody, and Sammy Woody, all of Greenville, SC. Her family was her pride and joy, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew

Funeral Services: Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:00am, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.