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Ethel Chambers Obituary
Ethel L. Chambers (Span) went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2014.
Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at The House of The Lord, 1650 Diagonal Road, Akron, Ohio 44320 at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends from 9 until the time of service. Pastor Dennis Butts, officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Samuel M and Ethel L Chambers Scholarship fund at the University of Akron Foundation, Akron, Ohio 44325-2603. Procession will form and condolences can be sent to 505 Perkins St., Akron, Ohio 44304 and condolences can also be sent to the family at 4 Emily Court Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490
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Memories and Condolences
for Ethel Chambers
Sponsored by Akron Beacon Journal.
September 30, 2014
happy birthday mom we miss you so much
Becky Hoover
September 17, 2014
Thanks, Ethel, for your years and years of dedicated service to our community and for your good friendship during countless meetings in church basements, community centers, corporate meeting rooms, or wherever else the work took you. I'll miss you very much.
Shirley Washington
August 18, 2014
Heaven is blessed with truly a loving spirit. Will truly miss her as she was a constant inspiration in so many good things that affected the community.
Kathleen Downing
August 16, 2014
I always enjoyed seeing Ethel Chambers at work at the various community meetings including the Akron League of Women Voters, that we both attended. She was always on point and persistent in making her concerns relevant and consistent with the matter under consideration. Her perseverance over the many years I have known her was most admirable. A great role model for future community leaders. My condolences to family and close friends.
Dianna Campbell
August 15, 2014
I will miss you and your giving heart you were such a giving loving soul. Always there to comfort me and been a good friend and someone I called"mommy"I know your soul will be present and you are at peace love ?
August 14, 2014
Stay Strong Family, Cousin Ethel is in Good Hands!
Debra Manteghi
August 14, 2014
Farewell, Angel on Earth! Your time her was impressive and made a difference for all those near to you and far from you. You left a piece of the world a better place to live! I am grateful to have known you!
My deepest sympathies to beloved friends and family.
Felicia Purefoy
August 14, 2014
Our prayers go out to the family.
mary wade
August 14, 2014
We are praying for your family
Geri Smith
August 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 13, 2014
To the Chambers Family: Mrs. Ethel Chambers - wow, what a legacy - a beautiful and wonderful legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In love and friendship - Fronzetta, Deborah, Leowan and Angela.
frances ladd
August 13, 2014
Our condolences are with the Chambers family. Mrs Chambers fought for the her city and her neighborhood. She always met me with a smile. Thank you for all the good you bought into our lives.... The Ladd family
Kathy Carruthers
August 13, 2014
Carol and the entire Chambers Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Carruthers
St.VM 1977
Dorothy Wright
August 13, 2014
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
August 13, 2014
Our thoughts and Prayers will always be with you.
Harmon, Lewis Family
Sharon Costa
August 13, 2014
Dear Jennifer my condolences and prayers go out to each and every one of you. Your mother was such a sweet soul. Never an unkind word and always a warm smile and gentle hug.
Sharon
Claudia Coleman
August 13, 2014
She was a true trail blazer and will be missed by the entire Akron community.
Tiara Tomlinson
August 13, 2014
Mrs. Chambers you were like my other Grandmother. I will truly miss you. You will forever be in my heart I am glad that I had a chance to spend the little time that we had together before your departure on earth. I love you deeply.
August 13, 2014
For many years, Ethel was on the board of the Women's History Project. I always looked forward to going to the meetings just to see Ethel. She always had a smile for everyone.
Kitty Endres
Nancy Foye-Cox
August 13, 2014
Dear Family:
Ethel was a Second Mother to me when I moved to Akron in 2000. We shared a passion for Women's History. Her own passion for her family and this community is unparalleled. I was blessed to have her enter my life, and she will be sorely missed. Akron is a better community because of the life of Ethel Span Chambers. May she rest in peace
Yvonne Averitte
August 13, 2014
Mrs. Chambers will be missed by my Dad,her neighbor and friend(Herman Green.) My prayers are for all of the family.??
Donald Lomax
August 13, 2014
A quiet gentle spirit, but a powerful influence in our community. Holding your family in prayer at the loss of your precious loved one.
The Daughter's: of the late Edward Toomer and Eveyln Toomer
August 13, 2014
We will always remember Ethel as a great lady who always got the job done.
Thank you for the talks, and letting us share a part of your life. Please enjoy your family, friends, husband and sons up in heaven and let them know how loved you were and that we think of everyone each day. Miss you.
Marcia Toomer
August 13, 2014
Dear Jennifer,and Family,So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Cousin Ethel was one of my favorite relative's, a stranger to no one, one of God's favorite people. She will be missed by all, especially me, and my family. God Bless,Dear Cousin, R.I.P.
Sincerely,
Marcia L. Toomer, and Family.
David Portis
August 12, 2014
To the Chambers family, Myself and Janet send our deepest condolences, Mrs. Chambers was a true fighter for our community (City Hospital Area)It was my pleasure to work with her during my time on city council, The City of Akron is better because of her involement and persistence. May God bless and be with you all.
Deborah Pennington-Greenwood
August 12, 2014
To The Family & Friends of Mrs. Ethel Chambers, Please accept my sincere sympathy in the recent passing of Mrs. Chambers I remember her fondly from the Post Office & The House Of The Lord, she was a sweet & caring lady my prayers are with each of you may God Bless You All...
Mrs.Diane Holland
August 12, 2014
To the Chambers Family:I"m sorry to hear of your loss your in my prayers.jennifer know that im thinking of you and prayin that god will pull you threw.God bless
Don & Sara Jane Cullison
August 12, 2014
Our sincere sympathy is extended to Ethel's family. We both worked with her for many years at the Post Office and with NARFE. We always enjoyed her friendly smile and greeting. She was a great example and leader in the community. We loved her and will miss her.
Jocelyn Ashford-Yarbrough
August 12, 2014
To the family, prayers and thoughts are with you. continue to hold on to the memories and the fond times you've been able to share. May God hold you in perfect peace during this time of transition.
Jocelyn, Stephanie and Mom Gladys
Tommy Upshaw
August 12, 2014
Over the years I have learned just who would be there for me, every time I called Mom she would put a smile on my face. She has always held a big place in the heart and always will. There was something special in our neighborhood, she was one.
Maryellen Fernwalt - Smith Nonny Dimtroff family
August 12, 2014
My Ethel I love you.. I pray for all family friends and community that the genuine compassion and love Ethel shared to nurture so unselfishly continues on in our communities.
Jim Reed
August 12, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rhoden Memorial Home
August 12, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Min. Michael D. Wilson Sr.
August 11, 2014
Cousin Ethel was truly a genuine Lady, a pillar in the community and a second mother to myself and my brothers. To the family you have our deepest sympathy and love. God Bless You All. Michael D. Wilson Sr. (Mickey)
Don Mittiga
August 11, 2014
Ethel was a class act. I had the opportunity to work with her when I was on Akron City Council in the 90's. May she rest in peace. I loved her.
Sue Lacy
August 11, 2014
Ethel was a tireless and fearless leader in her community. I remember hearing her name years ago even before I moved to Akron when I was a community organizer in Cleveland! She touched many lives and inspired countless neighbors & leaders with whom she worked to build her city. Her smile, her love for her community, and her legacy will live on in all our hearts. Be at peace our sister, Ethel.
August 11, 2014
A beautiful person and tireless community leader has departed to enrich the Next Life. We will miss her ready smile, her great wisdom, her gentle suggestions to improve conditions in University Park.
Ethyl Chambers is an aspirational role model second to none.
Bob Kulinski, United Way of Summit County
John Prough
August 11, 2014
Ethel was a great lady! Our sincere condolences to the family. She will be missed.
John & Kathy Prough and family.
Ms.Ethel Chambers...R.I.P. my friend.....
Jo Misanko
August 11, 2014
Jo Misanko
August 11, 2014
the lady Ms. Ethel Chambers will be missed. from one side of the community to the otherside. May her daughter and family find peace and friends find peace in the legacy she started and left behind,love you all Jo M Misanko
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