Betty Lou Chance Anderson

Betty Lou Chance Anderson, age 88, was called home on Sunday, January 7th, 2024. Betty was born on May 9th, 1935, in Albertville, Alabama to John and Bernice Phipps. Betty is reunited with her parents; sisters, Vivian Johnson and Bernice “Bonnie” Shaffer; husband, Robert Thomas Anderson; sons, Johnny Ray Chance, James Calvin Chance; son-in-law, Larry Ronald Davis; and her grandchildren, Jesseca Miller Williams and Anthony Wayne “Little Tony” Mandel Jr. Betty is survived by her children and grandchildren, Sandra Davis, Ray Chance (Sherri), and Susan Mandel (Tony). She was known to her grandchildren as “Grandma”; Sommer (Dan), Dustin, Randy, Coty (Amber), Tiffany (Phillip), John Houston (Amanda), Crystal (Doyle), and Desere (Kevin). She was so very proud of her great-grandchildren and of being a great-great-grandma. Betty moved to Pensacola in high school where she graduated from J. M. Tate High in 1955. She married Alton Raymond Chance and built a farm in Barrineau Park, which was awarded Florida Farmer of the Year. She was a devoted “Mama” to her five children. She also nurtured and provided for the needs of so many in the community. Betty was quite the seamstress. She knitted, crocheted, and hand-embroidered homemade gifts that we adore. She passed her skills on to so many. She was a homemaker, Sunday school teacher, 4-H leader, cheer sponsor, and a leader of many things with her children. Mama prided herself in making sure her children experienced and achieved any activity they dreamed of participating in. Most importantly Betty always saw the best in every person she met. Betty joined family’s with R.T. Anderson and gained children and grandchildren she loved and cherished as her own. They resided in Freeport, Florida for twenty-two years. Betty loved attending Victory Assembly of God, would speak of it often, and was delighted when her family would join her. Betty will be remembered by many as having a station wagon full of kids, being able to whistle above a crowd cheering for her family, and being blessed with a personality that could light up a room. If we pause for a moment to remember all she has provided for her family and community, we could be still for hours. We would like to make a special thank you from the family to Vitas Healthcare. All of their help throughout the last year made it possible for her to be home with her daughter Sandra, until her peaceful passing. Her celebration of Life will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, officiated by Jeff McKee. Family visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until services begin at 2:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Lathram Chapel UMC Cemetery (2690 Jacks Branch Rd. Cantonment, FL 32533). Pallbearers will include her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Betty Lou Chance Anderson

May 9, 1935 - January 7, 2024