Vivian Virginia Chambers, 85 years of age, of Chambers Road, Weaverville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was a resident at Aston Park Health Care Center. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born to Ernest and Mabel Buckner Ballard on May 28, 1936. She was a part of the first graduating class of North Buncombe High School in 1955 and retired after a long career as a seamstress. In her free time, she enjoyed singing, Southern Gospel music, gardening, and cooking. She was a member of the Harmonettes, a Southern Gospel singing group, for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ernest Rayburn Chambers (2013).

Vivian is survived by children, Teresa Willis (Rich), David Chambers, and Karen Dills (Dwayne). Her grandchildren include, Eryn Willis, Allison Dills Lunsford (Tyler), and Chris Dills. Her siblings include Katherine Wilson, Bruce Ballard, Sylvia Wilson (Larry), and Carolyn Wilson. She also had many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Kent Smith at Salem United Methodist Church, at 2:30pm, Sunday, November 7, 2021. Friends will be received at 1:30pm in the sanctuary. She was an active member of the church until her death. Burial will follow at Clarks Chapel Cemetery.

Flowers are appreciated, or you may send donations to Aston Park Health Care Center, 380 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

Blue Ridge Funeral Service of Mars Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org

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