Linda Chambers Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Linda Chambers

Mrs. Linda Chambers, 76, of Phenix City, AL passed Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. EST, Friday, February 4, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Thornton, officiating. Interment to follow in Bethel A.M.E Church Cemetery, Phenix City, AL. Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

Linda affectionately called "Shawty" was born April 18, 1945 in Phenix City, AL to the late Andrew and Mary Alice Lyles Carnes.

She transitioned from this life on Saturday, January 29, 2022 in Phenix City, AL. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 44 years, Leroy Chambers; grandparents, Jimmy and Marie Lyles, Mose and Annabelle Thomas; three brothers, Andrew Carnes, Jr., Roger Carnes and James Carnes; two sisters, Virginia Carnes and Vera Carnes; two brothers-in-law; Archie Cotton, Sr. and Willie James Preer.

Linda accepted Christ and was baptized at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Phenix City, AL. She served on the usher board, senior choir and pastor's aide committee until her health failed. She was known as a feisty and happy woman who brought joy to the lives of her family and friends.

She was a 1963 graduate of Mt. Olive High School, Ft. Mitchell, AL. She was a faithful and hardworking employee of the "Orange Bowl" restaurant in Columbus, GA for 19 1/2 years.

She leaves to cherish her memories two children; Lashone Chambers, Phenix City, AL and Terill (Almethia) Chambers, Phenix City, AL; two grandchildren; Terrance (Irene) Laney, Phenix City, AL and TaNesha (Mitchell) Holiday, Phenix City, AL; one great grandchild; Malik Holiday, Phenix City, AL; sister, Alberta Cotton, Phenix City, AL; three brothers; Walter (Lillie) Carnes, Phenix City, AL; Cecil (Janice) Carnes, Phenix City, AL and Willie B. (Bertina) Carnes, Columbus, GA; two sisters-in-law; Katie Carnes, Phenix City, AL and Jesse Mae Preer, Phenix City, AL; one god child; Allyshiana Bryant, Columbus, GA, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Photos & Video

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Our deepest condolences to the family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. From James Echols and Family.

Auntie Linda, I will miss you until God calls me home. There are so many memories that we have shared. Thank you for everything you did for my kids and I. You had a heart of gold, and many people may not know that side of you. You were feisty at times, but in the end, there was always laughter. Rest In Peace until we meet again. I love you, Marie!

My deepest condolences to the family. Marsha Preer

To the FAMILY of MRS LINDA CARNES CHAMBERS, I love MRS LINDA, a Precious Soul, full of JOY, just meet her anywhere she could put a SMILE on your face. Precious Lord!! My sincere Condolences to the FAMILY. Sharon Davison-TrayVick.

Our condolences to the family and friends who will be deeply in mourning by this homegoing. You will be continually in our prayers and we will support you in anyway we can. God Bless.
Phenix City Lodge 428

My God My God I can write a book on how you didn't not hold by on what every it was that needed to be said you would be the first to say baby open your eyes. I thank you for all the talks we had and the joy of getting to know you . Rest on my dear you will be missed. Praying for you all Tangia Riley

To the Chamber/Carnes Family. I offer my sincerest condolence to you all during this time. Im going to miss Linda especially a good laugh when she called me at the funeral home and say my name "Tu'Rena". Great memories. Trina M. Jackson

Look to the hill's from which cometh all our help, all our help comes from the Lord. Mrs. Chambers was such a joy to be around she was nothing but joy and laughter when I was around her, she will be truly missed. Sweet Travel Vera Woods and Family.

Share the memories to my cousins Linda with a light of a candle miss you. Love Garry Simmons and Family

You will truly be missed.. We love you.. Hattie Bell Echols-Lawrence

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL