Mrs. Jean Chambers, age 72, of the McNatt Falls Community, died Sunday, May 31, 2020, in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, after an extended illness. She was a native of Dexter in Laurens County, living in Macon for several years before moving to McNatt Falls in 1974. She retired after thirty-eight years from Altamaha Bank & Trust. She enjoyed reading and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Nadine Scarborough Matthews; a brother, Daniel Fred “Danny” Matthews; and a nephew, Michael Matthews.
Mrs. Chambers is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Buddy Chambers; one son, Russell Chambers and wife Katrina; three grandchildren, Allie Walker, Makenzie Chambers and Cohen Chambers; one brother, Benny R. Matthews of Macon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. in the Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Melvin Kramer officiating.
The family will receive friends at the cemetery on Tuesday morning from 10:00 until just prior to the service.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
