She was a graduate of Drew Central High School with four years of perfect attendance and retired from Burlington Industries after 44 years with 13 years of perfect attendance at the Burlington Spinning Plant. She was a member of Second Baptist Church having joined in 1954 with some perfect yearly attendance awards.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Gene Chambers, Jr.; two sisters, Naomi Cessor and Veneta Beasley; a brother, Walter Hollingsworth; and a daughter-in-law, Nelda Chambers.
She is survived by her grandson, Chris Chambers and wife Jeannie; a great granddaughter, Allison Chambers; a great grandson, Christopher Chambers and wife Kaitlyn; three great-great granddaughters, Gracelynn Chambers, Carter Ruth Chambers, and Codi Mae Chambers; brother-in-law, Harold Beasley; and a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to her extended family of Mack and Modestine Harrod, Carl and Kayla Harrod along with their children, Ava Leigh, Grant and Brooks for the love and care given to our grandma.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Hearron officiating. There will be a visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery. You can sign Mrs. Dorothy's guest registry on this page.
Condolences(10)
shelia Ratledge
monticello, AR Monday, August 19, 2024 We are sorry for your loss . My family and I came to know and love Mrs .Dorothy when we attended Second Baptist Church. she sat right in front of us . she was a very sweet lady who loved each one of my children she never saw the difference in thise with disabilities versus those without. she loved them all She will be missedJune
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Chris and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ms Dorothy was a true southern lady. Prayers and thoughts to each of you.June Brixie
Sherry ONeill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 11, 2024 I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Dorothy's passing. James (Supervisor at Burlington Industries) never had a bad word to say about Mrs. Dorothy; she was a very good worker & he liked her. I knew her to be a very sweet person & a true lady. May God comfort & bless her family. ~Sherry (Mrs. James)Jennifer Stone
STAR CITY, AR Sunday, August 11, 2024 Mrs. Dorothy was a precious lady and a good friend to my Grandma (Mable Hankins). I know heaven will be even more beautiful with her and my Grandma taking care of all the flowers. Prayers for the family.Gloria Schwab
Bentonville, AR Saturday, August 10, 2024 Chris and Jeannie, I’ve known Mrs Dorthy for a very long time . She was always so sweet and friendly . I know you will miss her. Prayers for you all during this difficult time .Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, August 10, 2024 Chris and family please accept my deepest sympathy. James always thought so much of Dorothy. She was always so sweet and kind.David & Kay Ozment
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 10, 2024 So sorry for your loss, Chris!! Prayers going for you and your family ♥️Barbara A Posey
Monticello, AR Friday, August 9, 2024 To the family I am so sorry to hear about her death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Irma James
Monticello, AR Friday, August 9, 2024 To family….. was a great lady. Enjoyed her friendship. Always had a helping hand and ready to help others.. thinking of you and love to allKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, August 9, 2024 My condolences go out to all the family of sweet Mrs. Dorothy. I've been previleged to know her for many years. She was a wonderful, kind lady!!