Rose Mary Chambers

It is with both profound sorrow and deep gratitude that we gather to remember and celebrate the life of a remarkable woman whose presence graced our world with kindness, wisdom, and quiet strength. Though a single page can never encapsulate the depth of a person's journey, nor the ripple of their influence, we endeavor here to honor the memory, the moments, and the love they shared.
Early Life and Family
Rosemary Chambers, age 69, was called home on Friday, July 18, 2025 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully with her family by her side at her home. Rosemary was the beloved daughter of the late Lula and Howard Chambers, born on November 18, 1954 in Burlington, NC. From the earliest days, it was clear that her light would be a life marked by curiosity, compassion, and a gentle tenacity. The walls of her childhood was full of laughter and warmth, nurtured by parents who taught the value of honesty, diligence, and the boundless joy found in simple pleasures.
If Generosity was a person it would be called Rosemary.
Education and Growth
She attended East Alamance High School and graduated in 1974. Attended Hardbarger Business College and Alamance Community College. Retired from General Electric 2011 with more than 25 years of service.
Love and Family
Spiritually Rose loved God and she loved her very large extended family. Early on in life she joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Semora North Carolina where she served in several capacities.
In addition to her parents, Rosemary was preceded in death by her Sisters, Anne, Ophelia Webb(Joe) Katie Harris(Sam), Charlene Chambers, Phyllis Chambers McBroom and three brothers Aldean, Issiac and Jessie Chambers.
Rosemary Chambers leaves to cherish her memories, five sisters, Carol Faye, of Burlington, Gwendolyn Villines, of Raleigh NC, Margaret Pettiford & Dorothy Newman of Burlington, NC, Linda Russell of Roxboro, NC, three brothers Harvey Chambers (Jeralynyl) of Sacremento, CA, Richard Chambers of Chesapeake VA, Kenny Chambers (Diane) of Mebane NC.
Special classmate and friend since elementary school, Betty Curry.
She also leaves a host of Nieces, Nephews and extended family members who adored her. Rosemary created a home where warmth and welcome enveloped all who entered.
Services
Public Viewing/walk through
Friday
July 25, 2025
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc,
520 Rosenwald St.
Burlington, NC 27217
Wake-with the Family present
Saturday
July 26, 2025
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc,
520 Rosenwald St.
Burlington, NC 27217
Funeral Service
Saturday
July 26, 2025
12:00 PM
Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc,
520 Rosenwald St.
Burlington, NC 27217
Entombment following the Services
Alamance Memorial Park
4039 S. Church St.
Burlington, NC 27215