CARLENE G. CHAMBERS, age 84, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008 following a brief illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. G. (Bill) Chambers (1993). In her younger years, Carleen had worked as a nurse and after several years, she retired so that she could raise her children and tend to her family. She enjoyed golfing and was an avid sports fan, especially for the Atlanta Braves and the Lady Vols. Survived by her children, Dr. John Chambers and wife, Ginger, Jay Chambers and wife, Melissa, Mike Chambers and wife, Patti, and Carolyn Hodge; grandchildren, Dr. John and Melanie Chambers, Jr., Ashley and Doug Stinson, Clarke and Amy Chambers, Jessica Chambers, Sarah and john Dillard, Daniel and Amelia Chambers, Kim and Davey Gaddis, Wayne and Kelly Spurgeon; several great-grandchildren and cousins; special friends, Louise Browning, Iva Tinsley, Janice Satterfield and Rhonda Parrott. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Dandridge with Dr. Robert McCray and Dr. Robert Brown officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 246, Dandridge, TN 37725.
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