Elder Deloris Chambers

Deloris Chambers was born on November 7, 1947 to Horace Sr. and Gertrude Barringer Chambers. Deloris was a lifelong citizen of the West Badin community, having attended West Badin High School before finishing her senior year at North Stanly High School with the class of 1967. She graduated from Rowan Tech with an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science.

She was a dedicated public servant, tireless advocate, and beloved community leader. She served on the Badin Town Council for more than 30 years, serving as Councilwoman, Mayor Pro Tem, Organizer of Teens Making a Difference, Veterans Day Parade organizer, and many other activities.

"Councilwoman Chambers was at the heart of our community," Town of Badin Mayor W. Demar Huntley said. "She believed in bringing people together, in building bridges, and in doing the hard work of creating a town that works for everyone."

A proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Deloris Chambers often said her greatest inspiration came from her family and neighbors. Her door was always open, and her heart was always full - whether she was assisting with fundraisers, mentoring youth, or walking side-by-side with residents in times of need.

Also, Deloris was an ordained Elder and Assistant Pastor of the Church of the Living God in Badin. She loved praise and worship and was a fervent prayer warrior and astute Bible student.

She leaves to her memory a son, Rev. Reginald (Rev. Shirley) Chambers; two granddaughters: Courtney (Terence) Bradshaw and Kennedy Chambers; a great granddaughter (Shiloh Bradshaw); sisters: Mother Lorrie Jackson and Deaconess Joretha Washington (Bishop Roy); a brother, Bishop Horace (Elder Sharon) Chambers; along with nieces, a nephew, and a host of great nieces, and nephews.