Obituary of Frances Chandler Prescott

Frances Chandler Prescott, 86, wife of James Allen Prescott, died peacefully at her home Sunday surrounded by her family. Born in Sumter County, she was the daughter of Harry M. Chandler, Sr. and Annie Lou Simpson Chandler. Mrs. Prescott retired from the City of Sumter after 21 years of service. She was secretary to the City/County Planning Commission, the Purchasing Agent and Personnel Supervisor for the City of Sumter, and The Utility and Water Department finance director. She was the coordinator of the Damage Survey Report, Loans, Grants and Insurance for the City of Sumer after Hurricane Hugo. She was also the recipient of many civic awards and recognitions. Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters, Susan Petty of Mt. Pleasant; LouAnn Love of Foley, AL, and Frankie Moore (Alan) of Sumter; two sisters, Carol Robertson and Dorothy Duda both of Sumter; two brothers, Roy Chandler of St. Matthews and Joe David Chandler of Endicott, NY; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her parents and a brother, Harry M. Chandler, Jr. Funeral services will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm Wednesday, July1. The Rev. Dr. Web Belangia and Rev. Dr. Reginald Thackston will officiate. Graveside service will immediately follow at the Sumter Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Davis Nat Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 30, at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials may be made to Aldersgate UMC building fund or the charity of one’s choice. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.