Dr. Joan Gardiner Chambers of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the age of 86.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Robert Gardiner (1903-1989) and Curtis Daisy Vance Gardiner (1911-1973).
Joan graduated from the University of Montevallo and then obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Alabama.
On June 10, 1955, she married Carl W. Chambers and their union was blessed with two children.
Joan retired after 25 years as a Professor at Samford University. She was very active in her church where she volunteered with the food bank, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. She enjoyed camping with friends, going on mission trips with her church, traveling internationally, sewing and cooking.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Chambers (1932-2018).
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, two granddaughters, and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, and her beloved dog, Charlee.
Visitation will be held at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Robert Gardiner (1903-1989) and Curtis Daisy Vance Gardiner (1911-1973).
Joan graduated from the University of Montevallo and then obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Alabama.
On June 10, 1955, she married Carl W. Chambers and their union was blessed with two children.
Joan retired after 25 years as a Professor at Samford University. She was very active in her church where she volunteered with the food bank, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. She enjoyed camping with friends, going on mission trips with her church, traveling internationally, sewing and cooking.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Chambers (1932-2018).
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, two granddaughters, and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, and her beloved dog, Charlee.
Visitation will be held at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Joan Gardiner Chambers of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the age of 86.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Robert Gardiner (1903-1989) and Curtis Daisy Vance Gardiner (1911-1973).
Joan graduated from the University of Montevallo and then obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Alabama.
On June 10, 1955, she married Carl W. Chambers and their union was blessed with two children.
Joan retired after 25 years as a Professor at Samford University. She was very active in her church where she volunteered with the food bank, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. She enjoyed camping with friends, going on mission trips with her church, traveling internationally, sewing and cooking.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Chambers (1932-2018).
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, two granddaughters, and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, and her beloved dog, Charlee.
Visitation will be held at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Robert Gardiner (1903-1989) and Curtis Daisy Vance Gardiner (1911-1973).
Joan graduated from the University of Montevallo and then obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Alabama.
On June 10, 1955, she married Carl W. Chambers and their union was blessed with two children.
Joan retired after 25 years as a Professor at Samford University. She was very active in her church where she volunteered with the food bank, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. She enjoyed camping with friends, going on mission trips with her church, traveling internationally, sewing and cooking.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Chambers (1932-2018).
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, two granddaughters, and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, and her beloved dog, Charlee.
Visitation will be held at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama.
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