Nancy Helen Hipshire Chambers was born May 2, 1929, to Charles Hipshire and Grace Gilbert Hipshire Hamilton of Rogersville, TN.
Nancy grew up in Rogersville and graduated from Rogersville High School. She attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Nancy met Kenneth Chambers while attending U. T. They were married on June 5, 1948 and made their home in Selmer.
Nancy, like many other young women in post-war America, joined ranks to help Selmer become the thriving town it is today. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, where she attended the Christian Voyagers Sunday School Class, was a charter member of the Ruth Circle, and served the church in many other positions. Nancy was a charter member of the Junior Civic League, and was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Stephen Foster Music Club. She loved her family, her home, and liked being called a homemaker. Nancy and her sister Evelyn were best friends. They considered themselves blessed to have married men from Selmer. They raised their families together, along with their parents, who joined them in Selmer following their retirement. Playing golf, bridge, and visiting with her friends were some of Nancy's favorite activities. She was an admired and respected lady by all who knew her.
Nancy departed this life on June 11, 2022 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 93 Years, 1 Month, 9 Days. She is survived by a son, Samuel Charles (Sam) Chambers and wife Tina of Selmer, TN; a daughter, Nancy Jane Hutcherson of Selmer, TN; three grandchildren: John Kenneth (Ken) Hutcherson and wife Heather of Selmer, TN, Albert Chambers Hutcherson and wife Kelcey of Finger, TN, and Staci Black of Chicago, IL; her two latest loves, great-grandchildren Evan Kelly Hutcherson and Samuel Kenneth (Hutch) Hutcherson; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Nancy was preceded in death by a grandchild, Samuel Robert Chambers, and a sister, Evelyn Gooch.
Memorials may be made to Selmer First United Methodist Church.