- Earlene Clemons Chandler died in a car accident on the bridge January 9th, 1987.
- Neighbors gathered to rename the bridge in her honor
- Watch the video to see the community’s reaction
Neighbors Friday morning came to rename this bridge behind me to celebrate and remember the life of Earlene Clemons Chandler who died at this very bridge 37 years ago.
January 9th, 1987…
“My heart just dropped…”
A day Earlene’s younger sister Linda Clemons and her family are reminded of… every time…
…they drive on this bridge…
“It was like I completely went numb.”
Earlene, also known as “goat”, was killed in a car accident 37 years ago on this bridge.
“Out of all the family members i lost that pain that pain, has always been totally different.”
A pain that Linda and her nephew willie jasper chandler jr. Cannot explain…
“Rest in peace… in heaven”
… but peace and a heavy weight was lifted off the family’s shoulders Friday after Gadsden County leaders brought the community together to rename what was once a reminder of a tragedy, to a beautiful memorial.