Sandra L. Bowden, loved her family

Sandra L. Bowden, 75, of Ocean View passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in her home with her family by her side.  She was born to Wilbert and Pearl Chandler (Wells), June 4, 1943, in Selbyville.  She graduated from Selbyville High School in 1962.  Sandra married Arthur G. Bowden Sr. Oct. 19, 1962.  She worked for the town of Ocean City, Md., in the finance department for 28 years, retiring in 2009, and previously worked at the National Cash Register Company in Millsboro.

Sandy is survived by her son, Arthur G. Bowden Jr. and his wife Jaynie, and her only grandson Darren R. Bowden.  She is also survived by her brothers, William Chandler and Gerald Chandler; her sisters, Louise Farley and Diane Holston; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; her father Wilbert; mother Pearl; brothers Wilbert (Dickie) Chandler and Ronald Chandler; and sisters Christine Hudson and Odette Tingle.

Sandy loved her family.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter.  She loved her church and church family The River, A Wesleyan Church, where she served as the church treasurer for 21 years.  

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m., at The River, A Wesleyan Church, 35175 Roxana Road, Frankford.  A visitation will be held one hour before the service.  The Rev. Michael Ennis and the Rev. Clifton Toomey will officiate.  Interment will be at Roxana Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The River, A Wesleyan Church. 

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com