Patricia Ann Chambers, 64, of Roan Mountain, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Roan Highlands Nursing Center, following an extended illness. Mrs. Chambers was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late John and Delia Blevins Hilmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Gene Chambers Jr.
Mrs. Chambers retired as a custodian at Hampton High School and had previously been employed for 14 years as a flagman for Summers-Taylor, Inc. She was a member of Sunrise Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, loved the outdoors, spending time with her family, and enjoyed her dogs: Mia, Toby and Molly.
Survivors include her children, Janice Scalf, Tim Chambers and wife Brenda, Sue Ann Chambers and Heather Creed and husband Larry; her grandchildren, Jonathan Scalf, Joshua Scalf, Bethany Chambers, Olivia Chambers, Chelsea Beam, Talon Creed and Knox Creed; one great-grandchild, Meleah Scalf; and one brother, John Hilmon and his family.
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Patricia Ann Chambers will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Johnny Vance officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Tim Hughes. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until 2 p.m., prior to the funeral service. The graveside service will follow in the Captain Nelson Cemetery at Ripshin Mountain. Active pallbearers will be George Wayne Baker, Terry Hyder, Larry Creed, Tim Chambers, Josh Scalf, Jonathan Scalf and Earl Chambers. Honorary pallbearers will be Wade Jarrett and Wayne Grindstaff. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff of Roan Highlands Nursing Center for the loving care and support shown to Patricia during her illness, and to all of her many friends at Hampton High School. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting our website at www.hathawaypercy.com.
Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Chambers family. Office (423) 543-5544.